Curriculum

Model Curriculum Units

Mathematics model curriculum units provide examples of instructional activities and assessments for specific grade levels as outlined in the Mathematics Grade-Level Expectations.  While some units will be posted in their entirety, only selected assessments and/or lessons may be posted from some. The units provide students opportunities to learn and apply grade level appropriate concepts and skills throughout the instructional activities, formative assessments, and the summative assessment within each unit.  

The template model used for the work is just one example that could be used in curriculum development.  Far more important than the template model are the components included in the unit.  Each lesson includes specific learning activities aligned to the Missouri Grade-Level Expectations, questions for students, and teacher support along with lesson materials and listings of any additional materials or resources, all of which are important components in an effective curriculum.  

All postings are drafts; therefore your comments regarding revisions are invaluable.  Additional units, assessments, and lessons will be posted as they become available for all mathematics strands and K – 10 grade levels.

Thanks to the many Missouri educators who have participated in the development of the mathematics model curriculum.

 Sixth Grade

The Great Unknown Students use previously learned knowledge and skills as they represent and describe patterns with tables, graphs, pictures, symbolic rules or words; compare various forms of representations to identify a pattern; identify functions as linear or nonlinear from a table or graph; use variables to represent unknown quantities in expressions; recognize equivalent forms for simple algebraic expressions (associative, distributive properties); model and solve problems, using multiple representations such as graphs, tables, expressions and equations; and compare situations with constant or varying rates of change. (posted 9-12-2006)
 

High School

Algebra  Students extend various patterns in order to find specific terms in a pattern, by exploring linear, quadratic, and exponential functions. Investigations include comparing the properties of the functions such as domain and range, parameter changes, and recursive and explicit rules for the functions.  The student will recognize, name, and analyze recursive and explicit patterns in linear, quadratic, and exponential functions. (posted 12-6-2006)

Comments and questions about the communication arts model curriculum units may be directed to
DESE Curriculum Services at webreplyimprcurr@dese.mo.gov or (573) 751-2625.