Teacher believes the CMP was created in response to the NCTM. He said the CMP aligns with the NCTM. Regarding the Common Core he said CMP may be in a transition process to align with those standards.
Numerous students are a year or more behind in the basics. How does one address the needs of these students on a daily basis so they can get up to grade level and also experience success in the inquiry to investigation philosophy of the CMP?
Teacher said he uses mixed groups with high and low achieving students in the same group. He said he identifies these students early so he can scaffold their learning in the inquiry process.
What is the role of homework (and accountability) in the CMP?
Teacher said the role of homework and accountability in the CMP is for additional practice on the day's lesson. He said he counts homework as a grade and therefore the students are held accountable.
CMP Investigations compose of small-groups (pair-share, teamwork, cooperative learning). Describe several classroom management techniques that ensure all students are actively engaged. Eg, how are individual roles established? Accountability (Group, individual)? Ongoing assessment(s) and checking for understanding?
Teacher said he uses many of these techniques. He said he utilizes think pair share, jigsaw, peer teaching, with a strong student centered focus. He keeps track of group progress through group grades and roles are not established this year due to the challenges of being in a new school.
