Exploring Claim of SBAC
October 8, 2013
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Leadership for the Common Core in Mathematics
Today’s Learning Targets
By the end of the session, participants will:
• Understand the assessment targets in Claim 2,
3, and 4 and explain the characteristics that
distinguish the targets.
• Understand the Depth of Knowledge (DOK)
Levels and the Standards for Mathematical
Practice in Claims 2, 3, and 4.
Smarter Balanced Claims
1. Concepts and
Procedures
Students can explain and apply mathematical concepts
and interpret and carry out mathematical procedures
with precision and fluency.
2. Problem Solving
Students can solve a range of complex well-posed
problems in pure and applied mathematics, making
productive use of knowledge and problem solving
strategies.
3. Communicating
Reasoning
Students can clearly and precisely construct viable
arguments to support their own reasoning and to
critique the reasoning of others.
4. Data Analysis and
Modeling
Students can analyze complex, real-world scenarios and
can use mathematical models to interpret and solve
problems.
SBAC 2011, p.17
Review Claim 1
1. Concepts and
Procedures
Students can explain and apply mathematical concepts
and interpret and carry out mathematical procedures
with precision and fluency.
What Standards for Mathematical Practice
are central to understanding this claim?
Read Item Specifications for Claim 1 on p.
14-15. How do these SMP connect to this
claim?
SBAC Claim 2
Problem Solving: Students can solve a range of complex,
well-posed problems in pure and applied mathematics,
making productive use of knowledge and problem-solving
strategies.
Grades 3-8 Targets
• A: Apply mathematics to solve well-posed problems
arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace.
• B: Select and use appropriate tools strategically.
• C: Interpret results in the context of a situation.
• D: Identify important quantities in a practical situation
and map their relationships (e.g., using diagrams, twoway tables, graphs, flowcharts, or formulas).
Linking Claim 2 to SMP and DOK
Read p. 19-22
1.Read info on Targets
1.Transfer DOK info to Targets Hand-out
1.Read the SMPs
Group Discussion
• Discuss the DOK levels for this claim.
• Discuss the designated SMP for this claim.
How do they relate to the focus of the claim?
• Any other important information we should
know.
• Summarize your discussion on a post-it note.
Reflection:
What? So What? Now What?
• Understand the assessment targets in Claim 2 and explain the
characteristics that distinguish the claims.
• Understand the Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Levels and the Standards for
Mathematical Practice in Claims 2, 3, and 4.
What have you learned?