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Mathematics Common Core Coalition

Several national organizations are pooling some of their varied resources to offer a one-stop online location to find out what new supports have been developed for those looking to implement the Common Core standards. Known as the Mathematics Common Core Coalition, the organizations include...

• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
• National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM)
• Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE)
• Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics (ASSM)
• Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)
• National Governors Association (NGA)
• Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SMARTER)
• Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)

Math Assessment

The Michigan Mathematics Leadership Academy is a partnership between Michigan's regional Mathematics and Science Centers, Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and Michigan Department of Education. Their mission is to promote student understanding and skill in mathematics through professional development, curriculum rejuvenation, and professional networking.

MMLA works through the Mathematics and Science Centers to develop teams of knowledgable teachers and consultants who provide services across the state. They set annual goals for instructional improvement based on state and national priorities.

Given the importance of the new 3^rd-8^th grade MEAP assessments, MMLA compiled MEAP-like assessment items aligned to the Grade Level Content Expectations from several sources (Jackson County ISD, Mid-Michigan Consortium, Manistee ISD, MCTM, NAEP, TIMSS, and others). Math/Science Center teams then gathered from across the state to jury the items. Those items that were judged to be aligned and appropriate are included in this data base. Items will be updated as needed. MEAP released items will be added to this item bank each year. MMLA continues to invite submissions of new items from individuals and item writing groups.

You can view the assessment items by visiting http://mathassessments.mscenters.org/

The Michigan Mathematics Leadership Academy is a partnership between Michigan's regional Mathematics and Science Centers, Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and Michigan Department of Education. Their mission is to promote student understanding and skill in mathematics through professional development, curriculum rejuvenation, and professional networking.

MMLA works through the Mathematics and Science Centers to develop teams of knowledgable teachers and consultants who provide services across the state. They set annual goals for instructional improvement based on state and national priorities.

Given the importance of the new 3^rd-8^th grade MEAP assessments, MMLA compiled MEAP-like assessment items aligned to the Grade Level Content Expectations from several sources (Jackson County ISD, Mid-Michigan Consortium, Manistee ISD, MCTM, NAEP, TIMSS, and others). Math/Science Center teams then gathered from across the state to jury the items. Those items that were judged to be aligned and appropriate are included in this data base. Items will be updated as needed. MEAP released items will be added to this item bank each year. MMLA continues to invite submissions of new items from individuals and item writing groups.

You can view the assessment items by visiting http://mathassessments.mscenters.org/

Effective Questions

Good mathematics teaching demands that teachers gain insight into what students understand and what struggles overwhelm students. This insight is often provided through well designed assessments and effective questioning. PBS Teacherline has developed a concise list of effective questions(pdf) that teachers can keep near/inside their lesson planners so that they can purposefully embed them into their lessons. Which questions do you like to ask most often and why? (Archived list of effective questions)

Also of interest:

• ASCD Asking Good Questions (external link)
• Ask Questions (external link)
• Listening to Students