Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Extended Response in Math

ISAT requires to answer extended responses questions. They require students to use real problem-solving skills to understand a situation and carry out an action plan. Using a four-quadrant chart allows students space to organize their thoughts. The four quadrant chart lays out the information that the student knows or is given, what the answer is, the way the student solves the problem, and why the student used those steps to solve the problem.

Link to the 4-Quadrant chart (and a filled-in sample chart) and Scoring Rubrics:
www.u-46.org/roadmap/dyncat.cfm?catid=437
4th Grade Extended Response Prompts (from the Rockford School District)
http://webs.rps205.com/curriculum/k5math/files/b38edb0af01641fd943e9bd405c7f26b.pdf
5th Grade Extended Response Prompts (from the Rockford School District)
http://webs.rps205.com/curriculum/k5math/files/9d23da5540bf45c1833a5f174a26ed8e.pdf

Professional Development opportunities provided over a one year period for Extended Response Initiatives, Student Work Analysis, as well as Differentiation (in Chicago) www.strategiclearning.org/teachers/extended_response.htm

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