Engaging the Standards for Mathematical Practice
The Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs) describe ways in which developing student practitioners of mathematics should increasingly engage with the subject matter as they grow in mathematical maturity and expertise throughout the elementary, middle and high school years.
The way students engage in mathematics is determined by the learning experiences in which they can participate. Thus, the design of those learning experiences (the questions asked, the strategies/representations used, the discussion embedded within the experience, etc.) all impact how students engage with the content. High Quality Instructional Resources (HQIRs) intentionally incorporate opportunities for students to engage in rich grade-level learning and highlight which specific mathematical practices might be prioritized during the facilitation of a given lesson, depending on the demands and attributes of particular tasks.
As a supplement to the KAS for Mathematics, the Engaging the SMPs resource supports teachers during unit and lesson internalization as they carefully consider how the HQIR invites students to engage in the standards for mathematical practices. The Engaging the SMPs resource includes Student Look-fors, Teacher Look-fors and potential Question Stems for each of the eight mathematical practices.
Please email the math team with any questions.
Simpson County Schools: Cultivating Conceptual Understanding through Intellectual Preparation
Simpson County Schools is transforming elementary mathematics through the strategic implementation of Eureka Math². By prioritizing intellectual preparation and consistent implementation monitoring, the district has fostered a classroom culture where student discourse and critical thinking are at the forefront of every lesson. This commitment to data-driven professional learning ensures that educators are equipped to meet students' needs while maintaining the high level of rigor required for long-term mathematical success.
Read the full article on the KY Standards website.
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