Mathematics Unit Planning in a PLC at Work®, Grades PreK-2

Bring a laser-like focus to the mathematics content your students need to learn throughout the year. Written by trusted mathematics experts, this resource helps PreK-2 teachers fully answer PLC critical question one: what do we want all students to know and be able to do? Read the book as a team to acquire detailed model mathematics units, learn how to perform seven collaborative tasks, and more.

Use this resource to increase mathematics achievement and provide students with a more equitable learning experience:

• Understand how to collaboratively plan curriculum units in grades preK-2.

• Study the seven unit-planning elements and learn how to incorporate each in unit designs for early childhood education.

• Review the role of the PLC at Work®️ process in enhancing student learning and teacher collaboration.

• Observe four model units related to the foundations of addition and subtraction, one for each grade level.

• Receive tools and templates for effective unit planning in a professional learning community (PLC).

Contents:

Introduction by Timothy D. Kanold

Part 1: Mathematics Unit Planning and Design Elements

Chapter 1: Planning for Student Learning of Mathematics in Grades PreK-2

Chapter 2: Unit Planning as a Collaborative Mathematics Team

Part 2: Foundations of Addition and Subtraction Unit Examples, Grades PreK-2

Chapter 3: PreK Unit: Counting and Cardinality

Chapter 4: Kindergarten Unit: Addition and Subtraction to 10

Chapter 5: Grade 1 Unit: Addition and Subtraction to 20

Chapter 6: Grade 2 Unit: Multidigit Addition and Subtraction

Epilogue: Mathematics Team Organization

Appendix A: Create a Proficiency Map

Appendix B: Team Checklist and Questions for Mathematics Unit Planning

References and Resources

Index