English Language Arts, Grade 12

The 12th grade learning experience consists of 7 mostly month-long units aligned to the Common Core State Standards, with available course material for teachers and students easily accessible online. Over the course of the year there is a steady progression in text complexity levels, sophistication of writing tasks, speaking and listening activities, and increased opportunities for independent and collaborative work. Rubrics and student models accompany many writing assignments.Throughout the 12th grade year, in addition to the Common Read texts that the whole class reads together, students each select an Independent Reading book and engage with peers in group Book Talks. Language study is embedded in every 12th grade unit as students use annotation to closely review aspects of each text. Teacher resources provide additional materials to support each unit.

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English Language Arts, Grade 11

The 11th grade learning experience consists of 7 mostly month-long units aligned to the Common Core State Standards, with available course material for teachers and students easily accessible online. Over the course of the year there is a steady progression in text complexity levels, sophistication of writing tasks, speaking and listening activities, and increased opportunities for independent and collaborative work. Rubrics and student models accompany many writing assignments.Throughout the 11th grade year, in addition to the Common Read texts that the whole class reads together, students each select an Independent Reading book and engage with peers in group Book Talks. Students move from learning the class rituals and routines and genre features of argument writing in Unit 11.1 to learning about narrative and informational genres in Unit 11.2: The American Short Story. Teacher resources provide additional materials to support each unit.

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Math, Grade 6

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Math, Grade 7

Four full-year digital course, built from the ground up and fully-aligned to the Common Core State Standards, for 7th grade Mathematics. Created using research-based approaches to teaching and learning, the Open Access Common Core Course for Mathematics is designed with student-centered learning in mind, including activities for students to develop valuable 21st century skills and academic mindset.

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Key Design Principles for Teaching with the Open Access Common Core Collection for Mathematics and English Language Arts

Key Design Principles for Teaching with the Open Access Common Core Collection for Mathematics and English Language Arts This resource describes the guiding principles behind the Open Access Common Core Collection for Mathematics and ELA. Inspired by the latest research on student motivation and engagement, as well as teaching and learning, the key design principles support student mastery of standards within the classroom.

Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: Melinda Boland

Approaching ELA with the Open Access Common Core Course Collection

Routines and subroutines are the core of the lesson structure in Open Access Common Core Course Collection. Teachers use these routines repeatedly, so they become habits for students. In this way, teachers are able to spend less time on classroom management and more time on learning.

Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: Melinda Boland

Approaching Mathematics with the Common Core Course Collection

The Common Core Course Collection for Mathematics provides an innovative and engaging curriculum that will help students achieve the goals of CCSS for Mathematics. The courses provide flexibility in presentation of materials with technology-supported lessons and components that facilitate student engagement. While challenging students to reach the higher standards incorporated in the CCSS for Mathematics, the courses are easily adaptable for students at all levels.

Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: Melinda Boland

Student-Centered Learning with the Open Access Common Core Collection

About Student-Centered Learning with the Open Access Common Core Collection for Mathematics and English Language Arts.

Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: Melinda Boland