Math Instructional Priorities Quiz

Math Instructional Priorities Quiz

Choose the option that represents what you see on a "normal" school day.
Core Action 1:

Students engage in grade-level work that reflects Focus, Coherence, and Rigor.
Students focus on solving problems aligned to the major grade-level clusters or standards. Students clearly articulate or demonstrate their understanding of the mathematical learning goal for the lesson.*
Students connect new concepts and skills to prior math knowledge, both within and across grade levels, to deepen their understanding. Students identify and discuss connections between current and previous math topics.*
Students engage with tasks that intentionally target the required aspects of Rigor:- Conceptual understanding: Students explain their reasoning and justify why math works.- Procedural skill and fluency: Students practice efficient and accurate methods. - Application: Students solve real-world problems and apply math to meaningful contexts.Students identify which aspect(s) of Rigor they are targeting during the lesson.*
Core Action 2:

Students actively learn through instructional practices that support understanding.
Students use models, representations, tasks, and examples to explore and make sense of the math. Students explain their thinking using the tools and strategies introduced in the lesson.*
Students share and compare their own solution methods with peers, building their understanding through collaboration. Students analyze and reflect on others’ approaches to solving problems.*
Students regularly demonstrate their understanding through formative checks, such as solving problems, answering questions, or explaining ideas. Students adjust their work based on feedback or their own reflection when misconceptions or errors arise.*
Students summarize the purpose of the lesson by referencing their work and the discussions they had during the class. Students explain how their work connects to the mathematical goal of the lesson.*
Core Action 3:

Students engage with mathematical practices to deepen their learning.
Students work on grade-level problems and exercises that challenge their thinking and build their skills. Students spend significant time engaged in meaningful, independent, or collaborative problem-solving.*
Students persevere through challenging problems, trying different strategies and learning from mistakes to strengthen their reasoning and problem-solving abilities.*
Students explain their thinking about the math concepts they are learning, going beyond stating answers. Students justify their answers by connecting them to mathematical principles or strategies.*
Students engage in conversations with peers, asking questions, and building on each other’s ideas to clarify or extend their understanding. Students critique and refine their thinking by responding to peer feedback.*
Students use precise mathematical language and concepts as they explain their thinking, building on informal ideas to communicate more rigorously. Students refine their use of math vocabulary and concepts throughout the lesson.*
All Classrooms (ELA)
Most Classrooms (ELA)
Some Classrooms (ELA)
No Classrooms (ELA)
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Core Action 1 (Math)
Core Action 2 (Math)
Core Action 3 (Math)

Your results indicate the following area(s) for opportunities on the Core Actions.

Based on these results, choose the HIGHEST Core Action to decide your Instructional Priorities.
Core Action 1: Students engage in grade-level work that reflects Focus, Coherence, and Rigor.
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Core Action 1 is your highest area of impact!
Focus on supporting teachers to plan, execute and reflect on the following Core Action 1 Instructional Priorities:

Focus on Grade-Level Content and Rigor
- Ensure students are consistently working on grade-level problems aligned to the major work of the grade.
- Design lessons and tasks that intentionally address conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application.
Core Action 2: Students actively learn through instructional practices that support understanding.
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Core Action 2 is your highest area for impact!
Focus on supporting the following Core Action 2 Instructional Priorities:

Facilitate Deep Understanding Through Problem Solving
- Use models, multiple representations, and varied solution methods to build students’ understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Provide frequent opportunities for students to make connections between mathematical ideas and share their thinking with others.
Core Action 3: Students engage with mathematical practices to deepen their learning.
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Core Action 3 is your highest area for impact!
Focus on supporting the following Core Action 3 Instructional Priorities:

Cultivate Reasoning and Justification Skills
- Design tasks that allow students to persevere through challenging problems and justify their thinking using mathematical evidence and precise vocabulary.
- Guide students to articulate their reasoning clearly in both written and oral formats.
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Promote Collaboration and Discourse
- Encourage students to engage in discussions where they ask questions, critique each other’s reasoning, and build on one another’s ideas.
- Support students in using precise mathematical language and concepts as they explain and refine their understanding.
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Math Instructional Priorities Quiz

Your results indicate the following area(s) for opportunities on the Core Actions.

Core Action 1 is your highest area of impact!

Focus on supporting teachers to plan, execute and reflect on the following Core Action 1 Instructional Priorities:

Focus on Grade-Level Content and Rigor