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Mathematics Unit Planning in a PLC at Work®, High School
Part of the Every Student Can Learn Mathematics series, this guidebook provides high school teacher teams with a framework for collectively planning units of study in a professional learning community (PLC). Educators can use this resource to promote student mastery of high school mathematics.
Benefits
- Understand how to collaboratively plan units for high school mathematics.
- Study the seven unit-planning elements, and learn how to incorporate each in unit designs.
- Review the role of the PLC at Work® process in enhancing student learning and teacher collaboration.
- Observe model units for Algebra 1, geometry, and Algebra 2.
- Receive tools and templates for effective unit planning.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part 1: Mathematics Unit Planning and Design Elements
Chapter 1: Planning for Student Learning of Mathematics in High School
Chapter 2: Unit Planning as a Collaborative Mathematics Team
Part 2: Transformations on the Coordinate Plane Unit Examples for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2
Chapter 3: Algebra 1 Unit—Graphs of Quadratic Functions
Chapter 4: Geometry Unit—Transformations and Congruence
Chapter 5: Algebra 2 Unit—Graphs of Trigonometric Functions
Epilogue: Mathematics Team Organization
Appendix A: Create a Proficiency Map
Appendix B: Team Checklist and Questions for Mathematics Unit Planning
STUDY GUIDE
REPRODUCIBLES
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
- Figure 2.1: Mathematics Team Discussion Tool for Unit Planning
- Figure 2.2: Mathematics Unit Planning Rubric
- Figure 2.4: Team Protocol to Unwrap and Make Sense of Mathematics Standards
- Figure 2.5: Mathematics Unit Standards, Essential Learning Standards, and Daily Learning Targets
- Figure 2.6: Team Discussion Tool—Unit Calendar
- Figure 2.7: Protocol to Determine Prior Knowledge for a Mathematics Unit
- Figure 2.8: Protocol for Mathematics Vocabulary and Notations
- Figure 2.9: Protocol for Mathematics Tasks, Resources, Projects, and Activities
- Figure 2.10: Protocol for Mathematics Unit Tools and Technology
- Figure 2.11: Reflection and Notes Protocol for Mathematics Unit
Part 2
Epilogue
Appendix A
- Figure A.1: Team Protocol to Organize Mathematics Standards
- Figure A.2: Team Protocol to Determine Grade-Level or Course Mathematics Units
Appendix B
Suggested Reproducibles From the Every Student Can Learn Mathematics Series
- Mathematics Assessment and Intervention in a PLC at Work
- Mathematics Instruction and Tasks in a PLC at Work
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
Books
- Bailey, K., & Jakicic, C. (2017). Simplifying common assessment: A guide for Professional Learning Communities at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Buffum, A., Mattos, M., & Malone, J. (2018). Taking action: A handbook for RTI at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Dimich, N. (2015). Design in five: Essential phases to create engaging assessment practice. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- DuFour, R. (2015). In praise of American educators: And how they can become even better. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- DuFour, R., DuFour, R., Eaker, R., Many, T.W., & Mattos, M. (2016). Learning by doing: A handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work (3rd ed.). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Eaker, R., & Keating, J. (2015). Kid by kid, skill by skill: Teaching in a Professional Learning Community at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Kanold, T. D., Barnes, B., Larson, M. R., Kanold-McIntyre, J., & Toncheff, M. (2018). Mathematics homework and grading in a PLC at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Kanold, T. D., Kanold-McIntyre, J., Larson, M. R., Barnes, B., Schuhl, S., & Toncheff, M. (2018). Mathematics instruction and tasks in a PLC at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Kanold, T. D., & Schuhl, S. (2020). Mathematics at Work plan book. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Kanold, T. D., Schuhl, S., Larson, M. R., Barnes, B., Kanold-McIntyre, J., & Toncheff, M. (2018). Mathematics assessment and intervention in a PLC at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Kanold, T. D., Toncheff, M., Larson, M.R., Barnes, B., Kanold-McIntyre, J. & Schuhl, S. (2018). Mathematics coaching and collaboration in a PLC at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Kanold, T. D. (Ed.), Zimmermann, G., Carter, J., Kanold, T. D., & Toncheff, M. (2012). Common Core mathematics in a PLC at Work, high school. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Kramer, S. V., & Schuhl, S. (2017). School improvement for all: A how-to guide for doing the right work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Marzano, R. J., Warrick, P. B., Rains, C. L., & DuFour, R. (2018). Leading a High Reliability School. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
