Math

Focus

Focus strongly where the standards focus.

The Standards require us to significantly narrow and deepen the way time and energy is spent in the math classroom.

We focus deeply on the major work of each grade so that students can gain strong foundations:

• conceptual understanding
• procedural skill and fluency
• apply math to solve real-world problems

Focus looks different in high school. Rather than eliminating topics, we focus on the structure that ties them together.

Focus by grade levels link

2020-2021 Priority Instruction Content for Mathematics

Coherence

Think across grades and link to major topics within grades 

Through coherence, we take advantage of focus to actually pay attention to sense-making in math.  Coherence speaks to the idea that math does not consist of a list of isolated topics.

The Standards themselves, including curriculum and instruction, should:​

• Build new understanding on foundations built in previous years
• Begin with conceptual understanding of core content
• Recognize that each standard is not a new event, but an extension of previous learning
• Set students up for success in high school 

Coherence Map

Appendix A - Common Core State Standards for Mathematics 
At the high school level, standards are not organized by grade level, but instead by conceptual categories.  Appendix A is a useful resource to illustrate possible approaches to organizing the content of the Iowa Core into coherent and rigorous courses that lead to college and career readiness.

Learning Progression Documents for Math Standards

Graham Fletcher's Progression Videos

Universal Screeners

Universal Screeners Reviewed List
Universal screening assessments are characterized by the administration of quick, low-cost, repeatable testing of age-appropriate skills typically administered to all students three times a year.​ 

This is not meant to be a complete list of screeners available.  Keystone neither endorses nor recommends a particular screener.

Universal Screeners List (coming soon)

Questions on Universal Screeners can be directed to Keystone math consultants: Sarah Sieck or Gertie Monat. 

Diagnostic
 

Diagnostic assessment is a distinct form of measurement, used to evaluate the exact skills a student has and does not have in order to plan for intervention.

Diagnostic Assessment List (coming soon)

PLEASE NOTE:  Some diagnostic assessments could act as interventions.