K–2 Module 1

Overarching Design Structure

Goal: Recognize the intention behind the curriculum’s design and use it to inform instructional decisions.

Topic 2: Unit Design Structure

Units are divided into sections containing lessons related to a specific topic. While the number of sections in a given unit may vary from unit to unit, you will still see the overarching design structure progress across sections. The general structure of a unit is shown below.

[all grades] Module 1 Topic 2 Unit Structure

Elements of the Unit Design Structure

Select each dropdown to learn how the unit design aligns with the overarching design structure.

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K–2 Module 1

Overarching Design Structure

Goal: Recognize the intention behind the curriculum’s design and use it to inform instructional decisions.

Topic 2: Unit Design Structure

Elements of the Unit Design Structure

Select each dropdown to learn how the unit design aligns with the overarching design structure.

A Closer Look at the Structure of Unit 1

From the start of the year, we want to convey the message that engaging in mathematics provides opportunities to be curious, collaborative, and playful. In Unit 1, students are invited to be curious and creative, and teachers have opportunities to notice and build on what students know and can do. Select your grade to see how the design structure is represented across the sections of Unit 1.

Unit 1: Math in Our World

Invitation

In the beginning of Unit 1, students build a shared understanding of what it means to be a part of a mathematical community. Students also interact with and freely explore tools that they will use throughout the year.

Deep Study

Next, students work on the concept of one-to-one correspondence. They match one object to one person or image to answer “are there enough?” questions, and to gather objects.

Consolidation and Application

Finally, students focus on counting up to 10 objects and answering “How many?” questions. They learn a new routine, Questions about Us, which offers opportunities to highlight one-to-one matching and keep track of what is being counted. Some students may be able to subitize—recognize how many objects there are without counting.

Grade K Module 1 Topic 2 5-frame Counters

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Read the blog, The Story of Kindergarten, for a deeper dive into the content in your course.

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Connect to Your Practice

Now that you know what content will be in Unit 1, what do you already know about teaching this concept, and what are some potential benefits and challenges that may arise with teaching this content first?

Why This Matters

Understanding the progression of a concept or a procedure across a unit will help you make intentional decisions when planning and teaching.

Companion Guide

Take a moment to record your responses to some questions or prompts in your Companion Guide.

Overarching Design Structure

Topic 2: Unit Design Structure

Elements of the Unit Design Structure

Topic 1: Course Design Structure

Topic 3: Lesson Design Structure

Overarching Design Structure

Topic 1: Course Design Structure

Topic 3: Lesson Design Structure

Topic 2: Unit Design Structure

Elements of the Unit Design Structure

How is the mathematics invitational?

What does a deep study of concepts and procedures look like?

How will students consolidate and apply their understanding of the mathematics?

A Closer Look at the Structure of Unit 1

Unit 1: Math in Our World

Invitation

Deep Study

Consolidation and Application

Ready for More?

Connect to Your Practice

Why This Matters

Companion Guide