Aug 17, 2016 - NYSED is working on an initiative to translate the mathematics curriculum modules into the top 5 languages spoken in New York State, including Spanish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Arabic,...
Aug 26, 2015 - In this module, students study how an author develops point of view and how an author’s perspective, based on his or her geographic location, is evident in his or her writing. Students consider point...
Aug 26, 2015 - Voices of Adversity
In this eight-week module, students explore the idea of adversity of people across time and place, and through multiple modes of writing. Students begin this module with a...
Jul 12, 2016 - Grade 6 Module 6: Statistics
In this module, students move from simply representing data into analysis of data. Students begin to think and reason statistically, first by recognizing a statistical...
Apr 11, 2016 - Grade 6 Module 5: Area, Surface Area, and Volume Problems
In this module, students utilize their previous experiences in order to understand and develop formulas for area, volume, and surface area. ...
Mar 18, 2016 - Grade 6 Module 4: Expressions and Equations
In Module 4, Expressions and Equations, students extend their arithmetic work to include using letters to represent numbers in order to understand that...
Mar 18, 2016 - Grade 6 Module 3: Rational Numbers
Students are familiar with the number line and determining the location of positive fractions, decimals, and whole numbers from previous grades. Students extend the...
Aug 26, 2015 - In this eight-week, research-based module, students explore the benefits and harmful consequences of the use of the controversial pesticide DDT. In Unit 1, students begin the novel Frightful’s...
Mar 18, 2016 - Grade 6 Module 2: Arithmetic Operations Including Division of Fractions
In Module 1, students used their existing understanding of multiplication and division as they began their study of ratios and...
Aug 17, 2016 - Grade 6 Mathematics Module 1: Ratios and Unit Rates
Students begin their sixth grade year investigating the concepts of ratio and rate. They use multiple forms of ratio language and ratio notation,...
Aug 26, 2015 - Working with Evidence: Rules to Live By
What are “rules to live by”? How do people formulate and use “rules” to improve their lives? How do people communicate these “rules” to others? In this module...
Aug 26, 2015 - Myths: Not Just Long Ago
In this module, students are involved in a deep study of mythology, its purposes, and elements. Students will read Rick Riordan’s The Lightning Thief (780L), a high-interest...
