Name: Mary Smith

Mathematics Textbook Rubric

Textbook: Go Math: (Lesson 1.6 Add and subtract multi-digit decimals) Grade level: 6th Grade Rate the following indicators as follows: Indicators Aligns with Common Core Domains/Standards for the grade Addresses one or more of the Standards for Mathematical Practice Lesson uses an appropriate balance of conceptual and procedural understanding Lesson encourages communication of ideas and solutions through discussions, written reflections and responses, etc. 3 meets criteria Rating 3 1 3 2 2 partially meets criteria 1 absent/vague 0 - does NOT meet criteria

Gives teacher suggestions for a variety of pedagogical strategies, such as openended questioning, practice, direct instruction, discussion, and cooperative learning.

Supports the acquisition of math language Provides teachers with a variety of questioning techniques

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Comments Compute fluency with multi-digit numbers and find common factors and multiples. CC.6.NS.3 Fluently add, subtract, multiply, and divide using the standard algorithm for each operation Specifically listed no But I think any and all math requires students to make sense of the problem and persevere in solving it. Teaches procedures for adding and subtracting decimals Explains why we do it that way and addresses potential student concerns/questions about why we estimate before computing Students can work together on math Suggested math journal (write your own word problem involving adding/subtracting decimals) Some potential whole class discussions about how we add/subtract multi-digit decimals But I still wouldnt consider that encouraged communication of ideas If students ask Then tell them Fluency exercises Differentiated instruction ELL, enrich, tier 1 and 2, etc. Teach and talk Engaging and activating prior knowledge Example exercises Guided practice Independent Practice Cross-curricular connections Sum up essential questions No emphasis on math language/vocabulary Not really necessary though? Some, but not a ton Students may ask Example problems with teacher prompts for questioning and discussion

Suggests how teachers can adapt materials for students with differing levels of achievement and learning rates. Suggests how teachers can assess students understanding of lesson concepts

Provides suggestions on using childrens, hands-on materials, literature, technology, links to other disciplines, etc.
Adapted from MA Mathematics Curriculum Framework

ELL Enrich Tier 1 Tier 2 Differentiation suggestions at each skill and activity Essential Question to sum up lesson how do you add and subtract multi-digit decimals? Journal write a word problem that involves adding or subtracting decimals. Include the solution. Quick checks on if students are understanding and need to continue on, be challenged, or receive additional instruction and support before proceeding No formal assessment Cross curricular links with science and social studies Technology animated math models, mega math online, base ten blocks on the computer, or an e-student edition of the book No ideas for concrete, hands-on experiences with manipulatives or models

Summary of the Lesson Students were taught how to add and subtract multi-digit decimals. Building on their pre-existing knowledge of how to add and subtract, the students were given an analogy to help them extend this knowledge into the process of adding and subtracting multi-digit decimals. Analogy addition and subtract are like a sister and brother. They live in the same house and abide by the same rules. But even though they follow the same house rules, they still behave differently. Similarly, addition and subtraction of decimals have the same house rule YOU MUST LINE UP THE DECIMALS! But, they behave differently: addition increases the number and may require carrying, whereas subtract decreases the number and may require borrowing. They watched Mrs. Winder do a few problems. Then they did some problems together as class with Mrs. Winder. Then they solved some problems in their math workbook with their peers and individually, with help from Mrs. Winder and I where needed, and then they practiced independently via that nights homework. They were also given journal pieces to glue into their math journals that reminded them of these house rules for adding and subtracting multidigit decimals. These then become a quick resource if students need reminding or support in the future. The next class, they reviewed these house rules of adding and subtracting decimals and did some paired practice through a real-world exercise of ordering from a menu, adding up the prices, giving so much money, and subtracting to calculate the change. This then extended into learning how to multiply multi-digit decimals.