Journal Summaries

1. CCSSM: Getting Started in K-Grade 2

This is the second article in the series which focuses on each grade band. The article first focuses on characteristics in K-grade 2. Next it discusses why teachers may have to change their thinking of mathematics in the classroom. Last, the article offers suggestions that allow teacher to reflect on their implementing CCSSM standards into the classroom. The main domains of the standards that relate to kindergarten, first, and second grade are: operations and algebraic thinking, number and operations in base ten, measurement and data, and geometry. In the article there is a great table that displays CCSSM wording and translates it to student friendly wording. There are some great tips on how to reflect and implement CCSSM into the classroom. The following ways are what is suggested: familiarize, reflect, identify, make, keep, have, at...and several paragraphs are attached to each word with additional suggestions.

This is the second article in this series in which I also read the first article. I am glad the articles are going to focus on each specific grade band. I think these articles are extremely helpful to educators and future educators that want tips on how to successfully implement CCSSM into the classroom. Most districts do not give suggestions or ways to use these standards but simply tell you to implement them. As teachers, I believe examples and strategies are beneficial to look at. I think these articles are great for teachers that want help and need help in implementing and better implementing CCSSM into their classrooms.

2. From Artithmetic Sequences to Linear Equations