How does SFUSD articulate the standards within your selected domain across the grade span?

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) articulates the standards associated with the Numbers and Operations Domain by providing an overview of the scope and sequence of this domain as it relates to the progression of concepts across both grade levels and standards (SFUSD, 2024). Below is an overview of the domain and a "scope and sequence" that breaks down the information into smaller sections, rephrasing different parts of the standards and describing three "critical areas" within each grade level (SFUSD, 2024).

How do you see SFUSD designing instruction for all learners?

SFUSD designs instruction for all learners by creating student-centered, equity-focused, and accessible learning experiences that cater to diverse learners (SFUSD, 2024). Additionally, they actively collect data on students to ensure that they are selecting a curriculum that works for their overall student population and are piloting various technology resources, such as iReady Classroom Mathematics, to promote student engagement (SFUSD, 2024).

What is the role of the learning progression in the application of designing instruction?

The role of learning progression in instructional design is to provide a clear guideline that shows how students think and progress in the learning process, as well as how skills develop and how information is organized in their minds (Rablin, 2024). By understanding how knowledge is processed and produced as students progress to higher levels of education, teachers can create more effective lessons that help students draw connections between different concepts as they develop the knowledge and skills necessary for learning concepts at higher levels (Rablin, 2024). By understanding the developmental stages of students and how their brains process information and reasoning, teachers can select activities and tasks that both challenge and support students as they develop a deeper understanding of the concepts being taught and, therefore, can better apply that knowledge (Fletcher, n.d.).

How is technology being used to support students in developing understanding of concepts and fluency of mathematics procedures?

Technology can support students in developing an understanding and fluency of mathematical concepts by providing additional manipulatives and interactive ways for students to experience the process and application of different concepts, creating active engagement that promotes authentic learning (Kolb, 2017). Technology is a valuable supplemental tool for education, but it can lead to false engagement (Kolb, 2017). By utilizing interactive tools, students can receive instant feedback and actively practice applying skills, which is essential in developing an authentic learning environment (Kolb, 2017). SFUSD offers different interactive EdTech tools, such as Desmos, to provide additional support as students develop the ability to understand concepts while fluently applying mathematical procedures (SFUSD, 2024). In addition to these tools, SFUSD provides various instructional videos that model different strategies, which can better equip teachers to make math more accessible to students (SFUSD, 2024).

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