Mathematics Unit Planning in a PLC at Work®, Grades PreK-2: (A PLC at Work guide to planning mathematics units for PreK-2 classrooms)

by Sarah Schuhl, Timothy D. Kanold, Jennifer Deinhart, Nathan D. Lang-Raad, Matthew R. Larson

Overview

Mathematics Unit Planning in a PLC at Work®, Grades Prek-2 provides prekindergarten to grade 2 teachers with a seven-step framework for collectively planning units of study. Authors Sarah Schuhl, Timothy D. Kanold, Jennifer Deinhart, Nathan D. Lang-Road, Matthew R. Larson, and Nanci N. Smith help teams identify what students need to know by the end of each unit and how teachers can build student self-efficacy. They advocate using the Professional Learning Community at Work (PLC) process to increase mathematics achievements and give students more equitable learning experiences. The authors share tools and protocols for effectively performing collaborative tasks, such as unwrapping standards, generating unit calendars, determining academic vocabulary and rigorous lessons, utilizing and sharing self-reflections, and designing robust units of instruction. This book provides practical insights into collaborative planning and detailed, inspiring models of this work in action. Mathematics teams will: Learn how to build a shared understanding of the content students need to know in each grade level by using seven planning elements, Find protocols for unit planning and reproducible templates, Understand how teams can successfully incorporate each unit-planning element in their unit designs, Examine four model units on foundations of addiction and subtraction, one for each grade level, Review the role of the PLC at Work process in enhancing student learning and teacher collaboration

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781951075248
Publisher:	Solution Tree Press
Publication date:	08/28/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	9 MB

Table of Contents

About the Authors ix

Introduction 1

The Purpose of This Book 2

The Parts of This Book 3

A Final Thought 3

Part 1 Mathematics Unit Planning and Design Elements 5

1 Planning for Student Learning of Mathematics in Grades PreK-2 9

Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum 9

Mathematics Unit Planner 10

Mathematics Concepts and Skills for Grades PreK-2 10

Connections Between Mathematics Content and Unit Planning 14

2 Unit Planning as a Collaborative Mathematics Team 15

Mathematics Unit Planning as a Team 15

Essential Learning Standards 18

Unit Calendar 19

Prior Knowledge 23

Vocabulary and Notations 26

Resources and Activities 26

Tools and Technology 29

Reflection and Notes 29

Part 2 Foundations of Addition and Subtraction Unit Examples, Grades PreK-2 33

3 PreK Unit: Counting and Cardinality 39

Essential Learning Standards 40

Unit Calendar 46

Prior Knowledge 49

Vocabulary and Notations 49

Resources and Activities 51

Tools andTechnology 52

Reflection and Notes 52

PreK Counting and Cardinality Unit Planner 55

Conclusion 60

4 Kindergarten Unit: Addition and Subtraction to 10 61

Essential Learning Standards 63

Unit Calendar 67

Prior Knowledge 70

Vocabulary and Notations 70

Resources and Activities 73

Tools andTechnology 75

Reflection and Notes 75

Kindergarten Addition and Subtraction to 10 Unit Planner 77

Conclusion 79

5 Grade 1 Unit: Addition and Subtraction to 20 83

Essential Learning Standards 84

Unit Calendar 92

Prior Knowledge 92

Vocabulary and Notations 95

Resources and Activities 95

Tools and Technology 98

Reflection and Notes 101

Grade 1 Addition and Subtraction to 20 Unit Planner 102

Conclusion 102

6 Grade 2 Unit: Multidigit Addition and Subtraction 109

Essential Learning Standards 110

Unit Calendar 116

Prior Knowledge 119

Vocabulary and Notations 119

Resources and Activities 123

Tools andTechnology 125

Reflection and Notes 127

Grade 2 Multidigit Addition and Subtraction Unit Planner 131

Conclusion 131

Epilogue Mathematics Team Organization 133

Final Thoughts 134

Appendix A Create a Proficiency Map 137

Appendix B Team Checklist and Questions for Mathematics Unit Planning 139

Generate Essential Learning Standards 139

Create a Unit Calendar 139

Identify Prior Knowledge 140

Determine Vocabulary and Notations 140

Identify Resources and Activities 140

Agree on Tools and Technology 140

Record Reflection and Notes 140

Team Questions to Generate Essential Learning Standards 141

Team Questions to Create a Unit Calendar 141

Team Questions to Identify Prior Knowledge 141

Team Questions to Determine Vocabulary and Notations 141

Team Questions to Identify Resources and Activities 141

Team Questions to Determine Tools and Technology 142

Team Questions to Record Reflection and Notes 142

References and Resources 143

Index 147

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Collaborative team-connected mathematics planning is essential. This amazingly helpful resource provides grade-level teams with a careful analysis of the critical issues and important elements of unit-based planning for preK-2 mathematics students. Grade-level teams, use this book! It confronts planning questions you must address, and, importantly, provides the tools necessary for you to both plan for and monitor your instruction. And, to help you see what such planning actually looks like, the authors provide units that focus on critical topics as exemplars of such planning." —Francis (Skip) Fennell, professor of education and graduate and professional studies emeritus, McDaniel College, Maryland

"This book has all the key components needed to guide preK through grade 2 teachers as they work together to plan mathematics instruction and assessment. Teachers will benefit from deeper discussions using the tools and protocols, and mathematics coaches will benefit from the focus on the development of a common language and specific planning steps." —Georgina Rivera, elementary STEM supervisor, Bristol Public Schools, Connecticut

"Teachers frequently lament that they need to see real examples they can use as models to jump-start their collaborative work. This book includes exactly those! With a well-developed planning process along with templates and completed examples to use as models, teams will quickly be able to get started writing, or revising, effective unit plans." —Chris Jakicic, author and educational consultant

"At last—a practical guide for preK-2 teams to collaboratively develop detailed units that incorporate essential mathematics content. The authors provide reproducible tools designed to support teacher collaboration, communication, and analysis of student progress toward mastery. This is an exceptional resource that supports teacher teams as they deepen their understanding of what it takes to provide meaningful learning experiences for all students." —Kit Norris, author, product developer, and mathematics consultant