Section 1 Scope and Sequence
Each six weeks 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. All problems for this segment are available in English or Spanish.
Section 3Basic Facts, Grades 2 - 4
One of the emphasized skills 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 in English or Spanish are included for this segment. Basic Facts are tested at the end of each week.
Section 4Skills, Grades 2 - 5
To connect to prior learning, practice new skills, or to 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 in English or Spanish are included for this segment.
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 in English or Spanish are included for this segment.
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 Concept Unit in the Sharon Wells Mathematics Curriculum is followed by a TAKS-formatted Test Taking Skills and Assessment available in English or Spanish. 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 Unit Assessment independently and may use the Test Taking Skills as a guide.
A bubbled answer sheet is included for grades 4 - 5.
Section 8Six Weeks Benchmark
Each six weeks in the Sharon Wells Mathematics Curriculum culminates with a cumulative six weeks benchmark. This assessment available in English or Spanish includes a documented answer key and a data analysis sheet for student performance which is used to monitor progress and to identify problem areas for tutoring and remediation.
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