#CCSSMparents @CCSSMParents something I learned at my mtg tonight: the ccssm requires a higher language level. Kids who used to excel at +
#CCSSMparents @CCSSMParents math but perhaps had weaker language skills will now struggle in math, as they must now explain their answer
.@herdofhills Yes--this is true, and this actually ties into what we talked about last night, since it ties in with SMP 3 & 6+ #CCSSMparents
#3 is "Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others" #6 is "Attend to precision." SMP3 is+ #CCSMparents @herdofhills
all about building the mathematical argument. This logical progression will need to be able to be communicated+ #CCSSMparents @herdofhills
to others (teachers, peers). However, I would say that you might also see a kid who formerly struggled with ELA+ #CCSSMparents @herdofhills
find his/her niche in being able to explain math in a way they may not be able to explain prose. I do think+ #CCSSMparents @herdofhills
for many kids who struggle with ELA, this could perpetuate that. But we may also see the reverse. #CCSSMparents @herdofhills
I actually see something similar in my work with teacher PD. Many teachers come to us strong in ELA, lacking in+ #CCSSMparents @herdofhills
math. But a savvy instructor is able to leverage that ELA strength to help teachers find an inroad to math. #CCSSMparents @herdofhills
4.02.2013
Common Core and struggling ELA students.
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