Math: Kindergarten Instructional Cycle - Moreno Valley Unified ...

Math: KindergartenInstructional Cycle1THE WHAT, WHO, WHY, AND HOW CONTINUED…Furthermore, by implementing the MVUSD Scope & Sequence, teachers will have immediate support in providingreal-time intervention for struggling students including English Language Learners (ELL) and students withspecial needs. Conversely, by using the instructional framework of the MVUSD Scope & Sequence, teachers willhave more opportunity to focus on higher-level questioning strategies and enrichment activities that developstudents’ critical thinking, deeper intellectual inquiry processes, and curricular-based performance activities.“How” will teachers use this Scope & Sequence?Teachers will use the Scope & Sequence in a sequential manner within each Instructional Cycle. Teachers shoulduse the most effective strategies and resources available for meeting the objectives within each lesson.To use the Scope & Sequence, it is helpful to note the structure of this document. Please take a moment to becomefamiliar with it. Of particular significance is the color-coding of the Instructional Cycles. As the InstructionalCycles progress through the year, the blue color tones intensify, representing the increased depth of learning.The top corner of each page contains the corresponding puzzle icon, the number (1, 2, 3, or 4) of the InstructionalCycle for the materials contained on that particular page, the subject area, and grade level. The bottom of eachpage has a footer, which includes key acronyms referenced throughout the document.The introduction of the Scope & Sequence contains some important and helpful information. First, Page 5 displaysthe Instructional Cycle puzzle graphic, used to distinguish each Instructional Cycle and its respective materials.Second, beginning on Page 6, the Power Standards are listed and color-coded, indicating in which InstructionalCycle they will be assessed. Third, the Year-at-a-Glance is a critical study page. The Curriculum Overviewcompletes the introduction and provides the key focus areas to be taught, the number of days available to teachthe materials, and a list of the corresponding powers standards.Teachers should use the MVUSD Scope & Sequence to provide differentiated instruction to the various subgroupswithin the context of this Scope & Sequence. For instance, while the rate—at which material is taught in a higherlevel course—could be potentially accelerated, the completion of each Instructional Cycle should stillmaintain the timeframe given in the Scope & Sequence. Instead of completing the material faster and moving-onto the next concept, teachers should provide enrichment activities that explore concepts at a higher cognitive leveland in greater depth to enhance student learning.Please Note:While power standards have been identified to provide students a critical academic foundation, the opportunityto transition to the next grade level, and ultimately the skills needed to succeed in a global society …“Identifying power standards does not relieve teachers of the responsibility forteaching all the standards in the grade level or curricular area that they have beenassigned to teach. What is necessary is to make the important distinction-whichstandards are critical for student success, and which other ones can be given lessemphasis, taught and assessed as they relate to the concepts and skills within theidentified Power Standards.”Ainsworth, 2003Ultimately, the structure of the MVUSD Scope & Sequence documents aims to be user-friendly, accessible, helpful,and usable on a daily basis. We hope you enjoy this process and look forward to your feedback.TE = Teacher’s EditionPR = Printable Resources (Pouch or OAF =Algebra & FunctionsE = Students’s EditionSNP = SuccessNet PremiumMG = Measurement & GeometryUA = Universal AccessNS = Number SenseSDP = Statistics, Data, ProbabilityMVUSD Professional Development Dept. Scope & Sequence_Math_K_mpuckett_08012012-D4 3