Curriculum & Instruction
Subjects
English Language Arts
In our goal of developing effective communicators and critical thinkers, Petaluma City Schools students receive instruction in four critical areas:
- Reading - Our students must be able to read closely and analytically to comprehend a range of increasingly complex literary and informational texts.
- Writing - Our students must be able to produce effective and well-grounded writing for a range of purposes and audiences.
- Speaking and Listening - Our students must be able to employ effective speaking and listening skills for a range of purposes and audiences.
- Research - Our students must be able to engage in research/inquiry to investigate topics and to analyze, integrate, and present information.
These four focus areas apply to all ELA curriculum.
Mathematics
PCS Mathematics Vision: In PCS we want to build resilient mathematical thinkers who are confident to take risks, work creatively, collaboratively and communicate their reasoning while becoming mathematically accomplished.
Curriculum Road Maps
Resources
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3 Act Tasks K-6
A spreadsheet of Gfletchy 3 Act Tasks
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3 Act Tasks 6-12
A spreadsheet of Dan Meyer's Three-Act Math Tasks
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3 Read Protocol
The Three-Read Protocol is one way to do a close read of a complex math word problem or task. This strategy includes reading a math scenario three times with a different goal each time. The first read is to understand the context. The second read is to understand the mathematics. The third read is to elicit inquiry questions based on the scenario.
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Esti Mysteries and More
Steve Wyborney's Blog: I'm on a Learning Mission.
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Estimation 180
Groups of ESTIMATION 180 Tasks
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Hattie's Influences on Achievement
Hattie's Influences on Achievement
Learning what affects student learning the most
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Launch Explore Discuss
The launch, explore, discuss framework forefronts student thinking and supports understanding and discussion of student problem solving strategies (as opposed to procedures, answer getting, or speed).
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Math Milestones
Making grade-level mathematics more meaningful, relevant, and accessible for all students.
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Math
A library of vetted math resources
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MCL
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Which One Doesn't Belong?
Which One Doesn't Belong is a website dedicated to providing thought-provoking puzzles for math teachers and students alike. There are no answers provided as there are many different, correct ways of choosing which one doesn't belong.
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