Development Continum presentation The Developmental Continuum:
From Theory to Practice
Jamie Schmitz
Head of Primary
Westlake Academy
The Developmental Continuum
A developmental continuum is comprised
of particular discipline’s expectations
(what we and would like each child to
understand and be able to do), arranged
in developmental phases, with each phase
building on the one before it.
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LEAR NING CON TINUUM FOR NUM BER
IB/TEKS ALIGNMEN T
PH ASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 PH ASE 5 PHASE 6 PHASE 7 PHASE 8
Connect number names and numerals
to the quantities they represent
(through 20) using verbal and symbolic
descrip tions
Read and writ e whole numbers up to
hundreds
Read and writ e whole numbers up to
hundreds or beyond
Use plac e value to read, write, and
describ e the valu e of whole numbers
through 999,999
Use plac e value to read, write, and
describ e the valu e of whole numbers
through 999,999,999
Use plac e value to read, write, compare
and order whole numbers through
999,999,999,999
Compare and order non-negative ratio nal
numbers
Compare and order integers and positiv e
rational numbers
Use sets of concrete objects to
repre sent quantities giv en in verbal or
written form (through 20)
Compare and order whole numbers up
to 99 (less than, greater than, or equal
to) using sets of concrete objects and
pictorial models
Use plac e value to read, write, and describe
the value of whole numbers to 999
Use plac e value to compare and order
whole numbers through 9,999
Use plac e value to read, write, compare
and order decimals involvi ng tenths and
hundredths, including money, using
concrete objects and pic torial models
Use plac e value to read, write, compare
and order decimals through thousandths
Generate equivalent forms of r atio nal
numbers including whole numbers,
fractions and deci mals
Convert between fractio ns, decim als,
whole numbers, and percents mentall y,
on paper, or with a calculator
Name the ordin al positions in a
sequence such as f irst, second, third,
etc.
Create sets of tens and ones using
concrete objects to describe , compare,
and order whole numbers
Use plac e value to compare and order whole
numbers to 999 and record comparisons
using numbers and symbols
Determine the value of a collection of
coins and bills
Use concrete objects and pictorial models
to generate equivalent fractio ns
Convert imprope r fractio ns to mix ed
numbers and vice versa
Use integers to represent real-life
situatio ns
Represent squares and square roots using
geometric models
Share a whole by separating it into two
equal parts
Use words and numbers to describe the
values of individ ual coins such as
penny, nickel, dim e and quarter and
their rela tio nships
Use concrete models to represent and name
fractional parts of a whole object or a s et of
objects (with denominators of 12 or less)
Construct concrete models of fractions Model fractio n quantitie s greater than one
using concrete objects and pictorial
models
Simplify fractio ns Write prime factorizatio ns using
expo nents
Represent multiplication and divisio n
situatio ns involvi ng fractions and
decimals with models, in cluding concrete
obj ects, pictures, words, and numbers
Explain why a given part is half the
whole
Share a whole by separating it into
equal parts and use appropria te language
to describe the parts such as three out of
four equal parts
Use concrete models to determine if a
fractional part of a whole is clos er to 0, , or
1
Compare fractional parts of whole obje cts
or sets of obje cts in a problem situatio n
using concrete models
Compare and order fractions using
concrete objects and pic torial models
Use models to relate decimals to fractio ns Identify factors of a posi tive integer,
common factors, and the greatest common
factor of a set of posi tive integers
Use additio n, subtraction, multipl ication,
and divisio n to solve problems involvi ng
fractions and deci mals
Model and create addition and
subtraction problems in real situations
with concrete objects
Use appropria te language to describ e
part of a set such as three out of the
eight crayons are red
Recall and apply basic addition and
subtractio n facts (to 18)
Use fractio n names and symbols to
describ e parts of whole objects or sets of
objects
Relate decimals to fraction s that name
tenths and hundredths using concrete
objects and pictorial models
Generate equivalent fractio ns Identify multiples of a po sitive integer
and common multiples and the least
common multip le of a set of pos itiv e
integers
Use models, such as concrete obje cts,
pictorial models and number lin es, to add,
subtract, multipl y, and divide integer s
and connect the actio ns to algo rithms
Solv e problems with guid ance that
incorporate processes of understanding
the problem, making a plan, carrying
out the plan, and evaluating the
solutions for reasonableness
Model and create addition and
subtraction problem situations with
concrete objects and write
corresponding number sentences
Model additio n and subtraction of two-digi t
numbers with obje cts, pictures, words and
numbers
Construct concrete models of equivalent
fractions
Use additio n and subtractio n to solv e
probl ems involvi ng whole numbers
Compare fractio ns Use additio n and subtractio n to solv e
problems involvi ng fractions and
decimals
Use divisio n to find unit rates and ratios
in propo rtio nal rela tionships such as
speed, density, pric e, recipe s and student-
teacher ratio
Select or develop an appropriate
problem-solving strategy including
drawing a picture, look ing for a
pattern, systematic guessing and
checking, or acting it out in order to
solve a problem
Learn and apply basic additio n facts
(sums up to 18) using concrete models
Determine the value of a collection of coins
up to one dollar
Model additio n and subtraction using
pictures, words and numbers
Add and subtract decimals to the
hundredths place using concrete objects
and pic torial model s
Use additio n and subtractio n to solv e
problems involvi ng whole numbers and
decimals
Use multipl icatio n and div ision of whole
numbers to solve proble ms
Simplify numerical expressio ns involvi ng
order of ope ratio ns and expo nents
Use tools such as real objects,
manip ulatives and technolog y to solve
problems
Use a proble m-solving model, with
guidance as needed, that in corporates
understanding the problem, making a
plan, carrying out the plan, and
evalu ating the solu tio n for
reasonableness
Describe how the cent symbol, dollar
symbol, and the decimal point are used to
name the value of a collectio n of coins
Select additio n or subtractio n and use the
operatio n to solve problems involvi ng
whole numbers through 999
Model factors and products using arrays
and area models
Use multipl icatio n to solv e problems
involvi ng whole numbers
Estima te and round to approxim ate
reasonable result s
Select and use appropriate ope rations to
solve problems and ju stify the selections
Communicate mathematical ideas
using obje cts, words, pictures,
numbers, and technolog y
Use tools such as real objects,
manip ulatives, and technolog y to solve
problems
Model, create and des crib e multiplication
situatio ns in which equivalent sets of
concrete objects are joi ned or separ ated
Learn and apply multiplic atio n facts
through 12s using concrete models and
objects
Represent multiplication and divisio n
situatio ns in pic ture, word, and number
form
Use div isio n to solve problems involvi ng
whole numbers (two-digit div isors and
three-digit divid ends), including
interpreting the remainder within a given
context
Use order of op eratio ns to simplify whole
number expressions in problem solving
situatio ns
Solv e problems that incorporate the
processes of understanding the proble m,
making a plan, carrying out the plan, and
evalu ating the solu tion for reasonableness
Relate everyday language to
mathematical language and symbols
Explain and record observations using
objects, words, pictures, numbers, and
technolog y
Select additio n or subtractio n to solve
problems using two-digit number s, whether
or not regrouping is necessary
Solv e and record multipl icatio n problems
(up to two digit times one digit )
Recall and apply multiplicatio n facts
through 12 x 12
Identify common factors of a s et of whole
numbers
Use ratio s to des cribe propor tio nal
situatio ns
Use logical reasoning to ju stify thinking
Use logical reasoning Use fractio ns in real-life situation s Select or develop an appropriate problem-
solving plan or strategy including drawing a
picture, looki ng for a pattern, systematic
guessing and checking, or a cting it out in
order to solve a proble m
Use models to solv e divisio n proble ms and
use number sentences to record the
solutions
Use multipl icatio n to solv e problems (two
digits times two dig its without
technolog y)
Estima te solutio ns to determin e
reasonable result s using strategies such as
rounding
Represent ratios and percents with
concrete models, fractions and decim als
Use tools to solve problems
Use logical reasoning Use log ical reasoning to justify thinking Round whole numbers to the nearest ten or
hundred to estim ate reason able result s
Use div isio n to solve problems (one-dig it
divisors and three-dig it dividends without
technolog y)
Explain and record observations Use ratio s to make predictions in
proportional situatio ns
Use strategies, in cluding rounding, to
estim ate solutio ns to additio n and
subtractio n problems
Round whole numbers to the nearest ten,
hundred, or thousand to estimate
reasonable result s
Use fractio ns and decimals
interchange ably
Simplify fractions
Develop strategie s for memorizing
addition, subtractio n, multiplic atio n and
division number facts
Use strategies including rounding and
compatib le numbers to estim ate solutio ns
to multipl icatio n and div isio n problems
Add and subtract fractions with rela ted
denominators
Solv e problems that incorporate the
processes of understanding the proble m,
making a plan, carrying out the plan, and
evalu ating the solu tion for reasonableness
Solv e problems that incorporate the
processes of understanding the proble m,
making a plan, carrying out the plan, and
evalu ating the solu tion for reasonableness
Solv e problems that incorpor ate the
processes of understanding the proble m,
making a plan, carrying out the plan, and
evaluating the solu tion for reasonableness
Solv e problems that incorpor ate the
processes of understanding the proble m,
making a plan, carrying out the plan, and
evalu ating the solu tion for reasonableness
Zone of Proximal Development
The “zone of proximal development”
(ZPD) is that conceptual development
that is just out of reach of a child’s
current independent performance,
but which s/he can reach with
assistance. It is the area of
development that that we need to be
targeting, as it’s not completely out of
reach, but also, not redundant.
What Is Scaffolding?
Scaffolding provides the support and
structure necessary for students to
learn new information or complete
assigned tasks successfully.
Scaffolding
Why Scaffold Student Learning?
Raises Student Achievement
Provides Structure and Support
Removes Surprises
Keeps Students on Task
Closes Achievement Gap
Differentiates Instruction
Increases Success-Extends
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How Does the Math Continuum Work?
1.Teachers will assess the students
at regular intervals. Assessment
will focus on evaluating
understanding (Application,
Explanation, Interpretation,
Perspective, Empathy, and Self-
Knowledge).
How Does the Math Continuum Work?
Using the assessment data,
teachers will plot (on the
developmental continuum ) what
a student understands and is able
to do.
The next slide will illustrate this.
PH ASE 4 PH ASE 5
Use place v alue to read, wr ite, and d escr ibe the
valu e of who le number s through 999,999
X Use p lace valu e to read, wr ite, and
describe th e valu e of wh ole numbers
through 999,999,999
Use place v alue to co mpar e and orde r whol e
numbers t hrough 9,999
X Use p lace valu e to read, wr ite, co mpar e
and order d ecimals involving tenths and
hundredths, inclu d ing mone y , using
concr ete objects and pictor ial mod els
Determin e th e valu e of a collection of coins
and b ills
X Use concr ete objec ts and pictor ia l mod els
to gene r ate equiv alen t fr ac tions
X
Constru ct concr ete mod els of fr actions Mod el fr ac tion quan tities gre ater than one
using conc rete ob jects and pictorial
models
X
Compa re fr action al parts of who le ob jects or
sets of ob jects in a prob lem s ituation using
concr ete mod els
Compa r e and order fr actions using
concr ete objects and pictor ial mod els
X
Use fr ac tion names and symbol s to de scrib e
parts of whol e ob jects or sets of objects
Relate decimals to fr actions th at name
tent hs and hundre d ths using conc rete
objects and pictorial mode ls
X
Constru ct concr ete mod els of equivalent
frac tions
Use add ition and subtr action to solve
problems invol v ing whol e numbers
Mod el addi tion and subtraction using pictures,
words and numbers
X Add and subt r act decimals to th e
hundredths pl ace usin g conc r ete ob jects
and pi ctor ial mod els
Select add ition or sub traction and use th e
operation to solv e problems involving whol e
numbers through 999
X Mod el f actors and products using arrays
and ar ea mode ls
Lear n and apply mu ltipli cation f acts through
12s using co n crete mod els and ob jects
X Represent multiplication and division
situ ations in pictur e, word, and number
form
Solve and record mu lt iplication problems (up
to tw o di git times on e dig it)
X Recall and apply mu ltiplication fa cts
through 12 x 12
Use mode ls to solve d ivision problems and use
number se n tences to record th e solu tions
X Use mu ltiplication to solve problems
(two di g its times two d igits wi thout
technology)
Round whol e number s to th e neares t ten or
hundr ed to e stimat e reasona ble results
X Use d ivision to solve problems (one -dig it
divisors and three-di git div idends wi thout
technology)
Use strateg ies, in cluding rounding, to estima te
solu tions to add it ion and subtraction problems
X Round whol e number s to t he nearest ten ,
hundred, or thousand to es timate
reasona ble results
Develo p strategies for memori zing addi tion,
subtraction , mu ltiplication and div ision num ber
fac ts
X Use strategies inclu d ing rounding and
comp atible numbers to es tima te solu tions
to m u ltiplication and div ision prob lems
Solve prob lems that incorporat e th e processes
of understan d ing the problem, making a plan,
carrying ou t the p lan, and ev aluating th e
solu tion for reasonab leness
X Solve prob lems th at in corporat e the
processes of under standing th e problem,
making a plan, carrying ou t the plan, and
evaluating the so lution for reasona b leness
MAT H
LEAR NING CON TINUUM FOR NUM BER
IB/TEKS A LIGNMEN T
How Does the Math Continuum Work?
Teachers will design learning
experiences and scaffold
according to the student
developmental clusters that have
been identified through the use of
the developmental continuum.
How Does the Math Continuum Work?
Teachers will review the
developmental continuum
periodically for each child, and
make adjustments as necessary.
In Summary:
The use of Developmental Continua allows
teachers to facilitate student learning in
accordance with every child’s individual level
of understanding. In essence, this is an
individualized developmental map for each
student, which will be vital in moving him or
her forward at his or her own developmental
pace.