Math Practices: Math Practice 7: Look for and Make Use of Mathematical Structure (Micro-credential) (15 Clock Hours)

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(1) Complete WEA micro-credential orientation to learn about the process and select a micro-credential. Complete orientation ONCE.

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(3) Complete the WEA micro-credential workshop EVERY TIME you are working on a new micro-credential.

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Math Practices: Math Practice 7: Look for and Make Use of Mathematical Structure (Micro-credential) (15 Clock Hours): In this micro-credential, educators will educators will engage and support students to look for and make use of the structure. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) eight Standards for Mathematical Practice describe “ways in which developing student practitioners of the discipline of mathematics increasingly ought to engage with the subject matter as they grow in mathematical maturity and expertise through the elementary, middle and high school years.” Educators will learn how to select and use instructional materials that support the mathematical practices, create tasks that require students to use mathematical practices, and assess student learning in a way that reflects the mathematical practices. Mathematically proficient students look closely to discern a pattern or structure. Young students, for example, might notice that three and seven more is the same amount as seven and three more, or they may sort a collection of shapes according to how many sides the shapes have. Later, students will see 7×8 equals the well remembered 7×5+7×3, in preparation for learning about the distributive property.