Bring a laser-like focus to the mathematics content your students need to learn throughout the year. Written by trusted mathematics experts, this resource helps PreK-2 teachers fully answer PLC critical question one: what do we want all students to know and be able to do? Read the book as a team to acquire detailed model mathematics units, learn how to perform seven collaborative tasks, and more.
Use this resource to increase mathematics achievement and provide students with a more equitable learning experience:
- Understand how to collaboratively plan curriculum units in grades preK-2.
- Study the seven unit-planning elements and learn how to incorporate each in unit designs for early childhood education.
- Review the role of the PLC at Work® process in enhancing student learning and teacher collaboration.
- Observe four model units related to the foundations of addition and subtraction, one for each grade level.
- Receive tools and templates for effective unit planning in a professional learning community (PLC).
Contents:
Introduction by Timothy D. Kanold
Part 1: Mathematics Unit Planning and Design Elements
Chapter 1: Planning for Student Learning of Mathematics in Grades PreK-2
Chapter 2: Unit Planning as a Collaborative Mathematics Team
Part 2: Foundations of Addition and Subtraction Unit Examples, Grades PreK-2
Chapter 3: PreK Unit: Counting and Cardinality
Chapter 4: Kindergarten Unit: Addition and Subtraction to 10
Chapter 5: Grade 1 Unit: Addition and Subtraction to 20
Chapter 6: Grade 2 Unit: Multidigit Addition and Subtraction
Epilogue: Mathematics Team Organization
Appendix A: Create a Proficiency Map
Appendix B: Team Checklist and Questions for Mathematics Unit Planning
References and Resources
Index