Mathematics Unit Planning in a PLC at Work, Grades 6-8

What exactly do your students need to know by the end of each unit of mathematics study throughout the school year? This practical resource empowers teacher teams to collectively plan for and deliver highly effective units of study in grades 6-8. The authors clearly outline how to generate essential learning standards, create a team unit calendar, identify prior knowledge, and complete many other essential collaborative tasks. Use this resource to provide intermediate grade-level students with a more equitable mathematics learning experience AcknowledgmentsTable of ContentsAbout the AuthorsIntroductionPart Mathematics Unit Planning and Design ElementsChapter 1: Planning for Student Learning of Mathematics in Grades 6 8Chapter 2: Unit Planning as a Collaborative Mathematics TeamPart Ratios and Proportional Reasoning Examples, Grades 6 8Chapter 3: Grade 6 Unit--Ratios and RatesChapter 4: Grade 7 Unit--Proportional ReasoningChapter 5: Grade 8 Unit--Linear Functions and EquationsEpilogueAppendix Create a Proficiency MapAppendix Team Checklist and Questions for Mathematics Unit PlanningReferences and ResourcesIndex