1. Common Core Algebra
Training
PUHSD Algebra Teachers and
PUHSD Partner Districts Algebra and Geometry Teachers

2. Shift 1: From same instruction
towards differentiated instruction.

3. Shift 2: From students working
individually toward community of
learners.

4. Shift 3: From mathematical authority coming from the
teacher or textbook towards mathematical authority
coming from sound student reasoning.

5. Shift 3: From mathematical authority coming from the
teacher or textbook towards mathematical authority
coming from sound student reasoning.

6. Shift 4: From teacher demonstrating “how to”
towards teacher communicating expectation for
learning.

7. Shift 4: From
teacher
demonstrating
“how to” towards
teacher
communicating
expectation for
learning.

8. Shift 5: From content taught in isolation towards
content connected to prior knowledge.

9. Shift 5: From content taught in isolation towards
content connected to prior knowledge.

11. Shift 6: From focus on correct answers towards
focus on explanation and understanding.

13. Shift 7: From mathematics made easy for
students towards engaging students in
productive struggle.

14. Shift 7: From mathematics made easy for
students towards engaging students in
productive struggle.

27. Want to learn more about the
classroom shifts?
 Bay-Williams, J. M., McGatha, M., Kobett, B. M. and Wray, J.
A. (2014). Mathematics coaching: Resources and tools for
coaches and leaders, K-12. Boston, MA: Pearson Education.
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