Table of Contents
- Content Home
Welcome
Module Overview- Pre-Assessment
- Unit 1: Teaching and Learning the Standards for Mathematical Practice
- Unit 2: Overarching Habits of Mind: MP1 and MP6
- Unit 3: Reasoning and Explaining (MP2 and MP3)
- 3.0 Unpacking MP2 and MP3
- 3.1 Beginning to Reason: Definitions and Conjectures
- 3.2 Explaining and Justifying
- Taxonomy of Questions in Mathematical Discourse
- 3.3 Identifying Flaws in Reasoning
- 3.4 Making Arguments More Viable
- 3.5 Summary
- Unit 4: Modeling and Using Tools (MP4 and MP5)
- Unit 5: Seeing Structure and Generalizing (MP7 and MP8)
- Unit 6: Summary and Next Steps
- Post-Assessment
Certificate of Completion- Glossary
Resources- Acknowledgements
Module Evaluation
2.0 Unpacking MP1 and MP6
Take a few minutes to read the Habits of Mind practices; MP1 and MP6. While you are reading, highlight key words or phrases that seem particularly cogent or that puzzle or intrigue you. Make a note of questions you have about the specifics of these two mathematical practices. Consider in particular how the two standards are related.
Source: California’s Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
MP1 and MP6 are important in every aspect of teaching and learning mathematics. The purpose of these standards is to build within students the sense that they can successfully “do” mathematics and build precision in their use of mathematical symbols, units, and language. These two standards are the Habits of Mind that students need to use in solving any mathematics problem.
In your Metacognitive Journal, reflect on the thoughts that surfaced as you read these two SMP. Include questions you hope will be answered in this unit, the practices you currently use, and the challenges you might anticipate for your students. You will return to these questions at the end of this unit.
Encourage a colleague or two to review the K–12 SMP module with you. Take time to engage in a discussion about the Habits of Mind and the questions posed in this activity.
To learn more about Habits of Mind, visit the NCTM Web site and read, "Organizing a Curriculum around Mathematical Habits of Mind"
Mathematics: Kindergarten through Grade Twelve (K–12) Standards for Mathematical Practice. Brought to you by the California Department of Education, the Regents of the University of California, and the California Mathematics Project.
For questions or feedback, please e-mail commoncoreteam@cde.ca.gov.
