Section 1 Scope and Sequence
Each six weeks of the Sharon Wells Mathematics Curriculum begins with a detailed Scope and Sequence for the specified six weeks. All activities and units are documented in a time line with TAKS and TEKS. Also included are daily schedules for Problem Solving, Basic Facts (Grades 2 - 4), Skills (Grades 2 - 5), Review (Grade 5), and Concept Units.
Section 2Problem
Solving
Problem solving is an integral part of the Sharon Wells Mathematics Curriculum. A problem-solving section written in TAKS format is included for grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 each six weeks.
Problem solving is modeled by the teacher for 15 minutes Monday - Thursday for 5 weeks of each six weeks. These problems are entirely teacher directed, using the Sharon Wells Mathematics Curriculum's 4-step method of problem solving. Teacher pages and transparencies are found in the problem-solving section of the curriculum.
Section 3Basic Facts, Grades 2 - 4
An emphasized skill in the Sharon Wells Mathematics Curriculum in grades 2, 3, and 4 is the mastering of basic facts as mandated by the TEKS, including understanding the properties involved and the identification and usage of fact families. To facilitate the mastery of these skills, Basic Facts is a daily 15-minute segment of mathematics class, Monday - Thursday for 5 weeks of each six weeks. Activities are provided for each of these days.
Section 4Skills, Grades 2 - 5
To connect to prior learning, practice new skills, or apply newly learned strategies, the Sharon Wells Mathematics Curriculum has a daily 15-minute Skills segment, Monday - Thursday for 5 weeks of each six weeks. Activities are provided for each of these days.
Section 5Review, Grade 5
In the Sharon Wells Mathematics Curriculum for Grade 5, mathematical skills are reviewed for 15 minutes Monday - Thursday for 5 weeks of each six weeks. Activities are provided for each of these days.
Section 6Concept Unit
The goal of the Sharon Wells Mathematics Curriculum is to develop mathematically secure students who are able to apply mathematical principles in problem-solving situations. Concept development lessons are written according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for each specific grade level emphasizing basic understandings in number, operation, and quantitative reasoning; patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking; geometry and spatial reasoning; concepts and the use of measurement; probability and statistics; and mathematical processes and tools.
Each six weeks contains 5 Concept Units. The units include scripted lesson plans with step-by-step instruction. Blackline masters in English or Spanish are included.
Section 7Unit Test Taking Skills and Assessment
Each week in the Sharon Wells Mathematics Curriculum includes a TAKS-formatted Test Taking Skills and Assessment. This assessment tests the weekly Problem-Solving strategies, Basic Facts, Skills, and Concepts.The teacher models each of the questions on the Test Taking Skills so that students understand the correct procedure in answering a TAKS-formatted question. The students then take the assessment independently and may use the Test Taking Skills as a guide. A bubbled answer document is included for
grades 4 - 5.
Section 8Six Weeks Benchmark
Each six weeks in the Sharon Wells Mathematics Curriculum culminates with a cumulative benchmark. This includes a documented answer key and a data analysis sheet for student performance which is used to monitor progress and identify problem areas for tutoring and remediation.
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