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Overall I feel that enVisionMATH is a challenging program that shows rigor as well as
offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
4.NBT
Numbers and Operations in Base Ten
4.NF
Number and Operations Fractions
4.MD
Measurement and Data
4.G
Geometry
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Recognize that comparisons
are valid only when the two
fractions refer to the same
whole. Record the results of
comparisons with the symbols
>, =, or <, and justify the
conclusion.
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equivalent fractions in such a
way as to produce an
equivalent sum or difference
of fractions with like
denominators.
After reviewing the Common Core Standards for Number and Operations-Fractions for
third, fourth, and fifth grade I have come to the conclusion that the standards align
appropriately. By the end of third grade students should be able to compare fractions
with like denominators which aligns nicely to the fourth grade standard of explaining why
fractions are equivalent and generating equivalent fractions. When fourth grade masters
this standard they will be prepared in fifth grade to replace given fractions with
equivalent fractions in order to add and subtract with unlike denominators. If these
standards are taught and the students master these skills the alignment is correct.
3.NBT.A,3
Multiply one-digit whole
numbers by multiples of 10 in
the range 10-90 using
strategies based on place
value and properties of
operations.
5.NBT.B.5
Fluently multiply multi-digit
whole numbers using the
standard algorithm.
After reviewing the Common Core Standards for Number and Operations in Base Ten for
third, fourth, and fifth grade I have come to the conclusion that the standards align
appropriately as well. By the end of third grade students should have the understanding
of multiplication and be able to multiply one digit numbers by multiplies of ten. Having
mastered this skill in third grade they will be ready to multiply up to four digit numbers
by one and two-digit numbers successfully. This skills will prepare them for fifth grade
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and being able to fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard
algorithm.
The primary goals of EnVisions is focus on Common Core math clusters, develop in-depth
understanding, connect mathematical content and practice standards using a variety of
teaching strategies such as interactive learning aids and videos, games, worksheet
practice, and various differentiated instruction options.
EnVisions does have a strong alignment between the curriculum and the Common Core
standards. To begin each topic EnVisions provides a Common Core State Standards
Skills Trace on the first page of the teacher edition. The information is organized to
show the standards being taught in the topic as well as showing standards that were
taught in 3rd grade and the standards that they will be learning later on in 4th grade and
onto 5th grade. This alignment is useful for teachers to make understanding of where the
students were, should be, and will be.
Not only does enVisionsMATH align the Common Core Standards correctly but it also
unfolds the level of instruction to mastery in a meaningful manner. EnVisions looks at the
Big Ideas of mathematics such as: Numbers Uses, Classification, and Representation;
Numbers and the Number Lines; The Base-Ten Numeration System; The Base-Ten
Numeration System; Equivalence; Comparison and Relationships; Operation Meaning and
Relationships; Estimation; Properties; Basic Facts and Algorithms; and Variables. Each
Big Idea is appropriately introduced or reintroduced to build on childrens increasing
1, 2,
3, 5,
3, 7,
8
11
1, 3, 9
Grade 6
Topics
Grade 5
Topics
Grade 4
Topics
Grade 2
Topics
5, 10
Topics Grade 3
Number Uses,
Classification, and
Topics Grade 1
Big Idea
Grade K
Topics
knowledge of mathematics.
1, 6
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Representation
Numbers and the Number
Line
The Base-Ten Numeration
System
Equivalence
Comparison and
Relationship
Operation Meaning and
Relationships
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6, 11
4
6, 10
9
2, 4,
12, 15
7, 8, 9
16
8, 9
7, 8,
9
3, 8
4, 9,
12
1, 2,
3, 4,
6
Estimation
12, 13
2, 9, 10
5, 10
1, 9,
10
1
3, 13
1, 7
12, 13
8, 10
7, 11
1, 5, 11
2, 3, 5,
10, 15
1, 3, 4,
9, 15
10
4, 6,
11, 12,
13
3, 11,
13
1, 9,
10, 12
1, 7
1, 10,
12
6
3, 4, 5,
7, 9,
10, 14
1
2, 4, 5,
6, 7, 9,
10, 11
3, 8
4, 5, 6,
11
1, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8,
10, 12
2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 7,
9, 11
4, 5
14
Properties
1, 5
2, 8
4, 5,
10,
11
2, 3, 6,
7, 8, 9,
10, 11,
14
Variables
2, 4,
6, 7,
8
2
2, 3,
4, 6,
8
2, 3,
6
10, 11
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3.NF.A.3a Explain
equivalence of fractions in
special cases, and compare
fractions by reasoning about
their size. Understand two
fractions are equivalent
(equal) if they are the same
size, or the same point on
the number line.
T10 Fraction Comparison
and Equivalence
3.NF.A.3b Recognize and
generate simple equivalent
fractions, and recognize
fractions that are equivalent
to whole numbers.
T10 Fraction Comparison
and Equivalence
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Grade 4 Topic 11
4.NF.A.1 Explain why a fraction
a/b is equivalent to a fraction
(nxa)/(nxb) by using visual
fraction models, with attention
to how the number and size of
the parts differ even though the
two fractions themselves are
the same size. Use this
principle to recognize and
generate equivalent fractions.
11-4 Equivalent Fractions
11-5 Number Lines and
Equivalent Fractions
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fractions refer to the same
whole. Record the results of
comparisons with the
symbols >, =, or <, and
justify the conclusion.
T10 Fraction Comparison
and Equivalence
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Determine whether a given
whole number in the range 1100 is prime or composite.
11-1 Factors
11-2 Prime and Composite
Numbers
11-3 Multiples
EnVisionMATH offers students an excellent platform for student engagement. I feel that
successful student engagement incorporates technology, having fun, collaborating,
communicating, and being creative. The curriculum provides students with online access
to complete assignments and received immediate feedback, watch lesson introduction
videos, and math games to motivate, reinforce skills, and develop procedural fluency.
Each topic begins with an optional cross-curricular math project. For example, Topic 11
aligns with social studies and the project is to create a factoid. Students are to write a
fraction describing the number of state flags that contain stars. This project engages
students and connects math to social studies. Envisions also provides Problem-Based
Interactive Learning problems to being each lesson, and three differentiated instruction
activities. These activities are hands-on engaging games one at each of the three levels
of intervention, on-level, and advanced.
This curriculum does lend itself to a variety of instructional strategies. Each lesson offers
instructional strategies such as interacting with peers, math language, modeling,
organizing, thinking aloud, understanding problems, and visual representations. These
strategies are implemented by the use of hands-on activities, math through literature,
guided practice, independent practice, problem solving, interventions, on-level and
advanced activity centers, technology, and homework.
Additional Approaches
Math IXL
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Math IXL is a web-based program that targets math for grades K-12. All problems are
aligned with the common core standards. Students receive math problems in a variety of
questions types from word problems to interactive graphs. Each time a student gets a
problem wrong IXL explains why. Students successes are also tracked and they receive
certificates and visual rewards. IXL provides teachers with reports of student progress.
This program is very enjoyable for students and makes learning math fun!
I include IXL in my classroom routinely on Fridays from 10:50-11:30. I also try to
incorporate IXL in my daily lessons as much as possible and try to promote using IXL at
home and on their free time. I use this strategy for assessment and instruction. Students
can be introduced to new skills using IXL and when they get a questions wrong they are
given feedback as to what mistake was made and how to fix it. I have also used IXL as an
assessment tool by checking their reports and progress.
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In 2015, IXL created an IXL Skill Alignment - 4th grade alignment for enVisionMATH
Common Core Edition. (https://www.ixl.com/community/IXL-Envision-Math-Grade4.pdf)
This document has been very useful in my classroom. For each topic it provides the
lesson and the IXL skills that align.
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At the beginning, middle, and end of each year I have students complete a 4th Grade
Math Common Core State Standard Benchmark Test. This test includes one question from
each fourth grade math standard. We have aligned IXL Practice Skills to each standard
providing students extra practice in those difficult areas. This is shown to students and
parents.
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Math 4 Today
Math 4 Today is daily skills practice and a wonderful supplement for the classroom. I use
this for instruction and assessment. Each day students work on four problems
individually and then we discuss each one as a group. During this collaboration time we
discuss various ways to solve problems. On the fifth day there is a ten questions
assessment reviewing the skills reinforced during the week. Math 4 Today allows the
students to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them, reason abstractly
and quantitatively, construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others, and
model with mathematics, use appropriate tools strategically, attend to precision daily.
Math 4 Today includes a Common Core State Standard Alignment Matrix to ensure
appropriate skills are being taught.
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Sources:
Charles, R. I., Caldwell, J.H., Coply, J., Crown, W.D., Fennell, F., Murphy, S.J., & Schielack, J.F.
(2015). EnvisionMath common core. Glenview, IL: Pearson Education.
IXL, Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies Practice. IXL Learning. 07 Mar. 2016.