Smarter Balanced Professional Development
for Washington High-need Schools
University of Washington Tacoma
Maria Gross (UWT) & Mark Roddy (Seattle U)
learningcanbefun.wikispaces.com
The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium
Digital Library
Maria Gross
University of Washington Tacoma
mjg938@uw.edu
Module Goals
Provide an overview of the Digital
Library and other resources for
mathematics
Expose participants to the multiple
methods of locating resources
ASSIGNMENT: Investigate and select
2 or 3 resources/selection methods
to use in lesson planning
Assignment Prep
Consider an
upcoming lesson
Write down:
CONTENT AREA
(e.g., fractions)
and GRADE LEVEL
Jot down FILTERS
and RESOURCES
you would like to
investigate
further…
hollyhierman.com
Digital Library Resources
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Navigating the Digital Library
Filter Digital
Library
Resources
Search Digital
Library
Resources
Sort Digital
Library
Resources
Filter then
Search Digital
Library
Resources
Find Related
Resources
Filter Digital Library Resources
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Filter Digital Library Resources
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Math Resources (1171)
MP 1. Make sense of
problems and
persevere in solving
them (238)
MP 2. Reason
abstractly and
quantitatively (228)
MP 3. Construct viable
arguments and
critique the reasoning
of others (222)
MP 4. Model with
mathematics (204)
MP 5. Use appropriate
tools strategically (94)
MP 6. Attend to
precision (160)
MP 7. Look for and
make use of structure
(148)
MP 8. Look for and
express regularity in
repeated reasoning
(76)
+ CONTENT
Categories
Additional Math Resources - Content
Operations &
Algebraic Thinking
(301)
Numbers &
Operations in Base
Ten
Numbers &
Operations –
Fractions
Measurement &
Data (198)
Geometry (299)
Ratios &
Proportional
Relationships (180)
The Number System
(148)
Expressions &
Equations (223)
Statistics &
Probability (145)
Functions (195)
Number and
Quantity (84)
Algebra (158)
Modeling (146)
Counting &
Cardinality (118)
Formative Assessment Attributes
Clarify
Intended
Learning (2091)
Elicit Evidence
(2502)
Interpret
Evidence
(1933)
Act on
Evidence
(1624)
Media Types
Video (631)
Image (264)
Document
(2339)
Interactive
(255)
Presentation
(336)
Spreadsheet
(28)
Audio (130)
Resource Type
Instructional
(1977)
Instructional
and Professional
Learning (256)
Professional
Learning (471)
Spotlight (12)
Intended End Users
Teacher (2456)
Student (1552)
Professional
Learning
Community (948)
Coach/Coordinator
(917)
Administrator
(318)
Parent (100)
Intended Student Populations
All Students
(2093)
English
Language
Learners (634)
Students with
Disabilities
(618)
Gifted &
Talented (569)
Educational Use
Activity (1312)
Assessment (1165)
Cooperative
Learning (1051)
Discussion/Debate
(630)
Writing (620)
Differentiation
(533)
Problem Solving
(529)
Reading (517)
Reflection (491)
Questioning (475)
Comparing (467)
Guided Questions
(448)
Peer Response
(424)
Hands-On (386)
Interactive (332)
Inquiry (295)
Summarizing (295)
Discovery Learning
(266)
Brainstorming
(246)
Creative Response
(243)
Educational Use
Research (207)
Model &
Simulation
(205)
Manipulative
(203)
Classifying
(183)
Problem-Based
(181)
Peer Coaching
(173)
Visual/Spatial
(163)
Reinforcement
(135)
Generating
Hypotheses
(131)
Homework
(125)
ID Similarities
& Differences
(124)
Review (121)
Technology
(119)
Drill & Practice
(118)
Journaling
(118)
Project (117)
Kinesthetic
(114)
Demonstration
(228)
Note Taking
(221)
Presentation
(197)
Educational Use
Introduction (105)
Game (91)
Experiential
Learning (62)
Auditory (60)
Speaker (45)
Testing
Hypotheses (40)
Interviews (39)
Role Playing (39)
Reciprocal
Teaching (35)
Word Association
(33)
Interview/Survey
(30)
Thematic
Instruction (30)
Nonlinguistic (28)
Lecture (27)
Metaphors (25)
Analogies (20)
Simulations (17)
Play (14)
Laboratory (13)
Musical (12)
Field Trip (2)
Service Learning
(1)
Interactive Modules
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Interactive Modules
Assessment
Literacy (31)
ELA
Instructional
(34)
Mathematical
Instructional
(36)
Score Report
(10)
• How-to-Teach Modules
– Classroom live action footage or animations
– Quizzes/reflections to emphasize points
– Useful for individual teachers or PLCs
Geographic Settings
Urban
(1958)
Suburban
(1966)
Rural
(1955)
Common Core State Standards
Mathematics (1080)
Search Digital Library Resources
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Filter then Search
Digital Library Resources
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Sort Digital Library Resources
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View Options
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Find Similar Related Resources
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Related Resources
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Related Resources
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Moving from Digital Library to…
Mark Roddy, Ph.D.
Seattle University
MRODDY@seattleu.edu
http://illuminations.nctm.org/
This site offers
access to well
tested and vetted
lesson plans
and interactives.
http://illuminations.nctm.org/
“exponential functions”
Lessons & Interactives
CCSS
Grades 9-12
Search!
(filter results
alphabetically)
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/
http://ccssmath.org/
A few more ….
http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/
http://nlvm.usu.edu/
e.g., select 10th gr math and math => 518 resources!
http://www.101qs.com/
http://robertkaplinsky.com/lessons/
e.g.,
Assignment
1
• Consider selection methods and resources from this module (or
others you have used – SHARE with group )
Filter Digital
Library Resources
Search Digital
Library Resources
Filter then Search
Digital Library
Resources
Sort Digital
Library Resources
Related Digital
Library Resources
NCTM
Illuminations
Shodor
Interactivate
CCSSMath
National Library
of Virtual
Manipulatives
PBS Learning
Media
Robert Kaplinsky
101 Questions
Assignment Continued
2
3
4
• Consider math topic for lesson plan assignment (see Assignment Prep)
• Select 3 resources/selection methods to find lesson plan ideas for the
math topic
• Develop a list of pros and cons for each of the 3 resources/selection
methods
5
• Share resources/selection methods with your group: What methods
did you investigate? What was your recommended
resources/selection methods? Why do you recommend it?
6
• Select 2 or 3 resources/selection methods from group
recommendations to use when developing future lessons and
assessments