CGI Math Professional Development Resources

Cognitively Guided Instruction Problem Solving

• CGI Problem Types

• CGI Problem Solving Template

• Anecdotal Records (Example 1, Example 2)

• CGI Lesson Planning Template

Counting Collections

• Counting Collections Anecdotal Data Sheet

• Counting Collections Teacher Description

• Counting Collections Template (Example 1, Example 2)

Number Sense Routines

• Math Wall/Number Sense Routines

• Number Talk Images

Cognitively Guided Instruction Tools

• CGI Levels of Implementation Rubric

• August 2019 K-2 Conferring Workshop Resources

• August 2019 3-5 Conferring Workshop Resources

• CGI Assessment Guide (Washington)

• Cognitive Guided Instruction (CGI) Classroom  - Downey USD 

• Teacher Questioning to Elicit Mathematical Thinking (Research)

• CGI Teacher Moves (Ambrose)

• CGI Books

• Downey USD - CGI Training/Conference Presentations & Handouts

• SD Counts

• Numberless CGI Word Problem Bank

Questioning Strategies

• CGI Continuum Questions

• The Art of Asking Questions - NCTM

• Questions to Elicit Student's Mathematical Ideas

• Math Practices - Questions, Prompts, and Student Look For’s

• 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Math Discussions

3-Act Math Resources

• Dan Meyer (3 ACT math) - Creator of the three acts of a mathematic story (live binder), (3-Act spreadsheet list), (what is 3-act math)

• Robert Kaplinsky (3 ACT math) - problem-based Common Core lessons by grade and course, Downey Unified, (problem-solving framework sheet)

• Andrew Stadel (3 ACT math folder) - Estimation 180 - building number sense, reasoning, and problem-solving one day at a time (organized by day and concept)

• Dane Ehlert (3 ACT math by grade level/course) - More 3-Act math lessons and worksheets

• Kyle Pearce & Tap into Teen Minds (3-ACT math) - Real world problems

• Graham Fletcher  (3 ACT math) - Even more 3-Act lessons

• Timon Piccini (3 ACT math by concept) - Math modeling blog and activities, grade 6-11

Top-Rated Resources

• Graham Fletcher - math resources including problem-based lessons and teaching resources. He has also created a series of videos outlining the progressions: early number and counting, addition and subtraction, division, multiplication, and fractions.

• Illustrative Mathematics - conceptual and application "Tasks" within each math standard; Grades 6-8 Free Online Curriculum

• Inside Mathematics - MARS tasks, rubrics, student examples, "re-engagement with the task" process (productive struggle)

• Math Assessment Project (MAP) - Thousands of free MARS student performance tasks for math. 

• Mathalicious - Lessons that explore the math behind real-world topics, from sports to shopping to the odds of finding life on other planets.  These lessons foster a classroom culture of curiosity and rigorous mathematical thinking. Teachers who use Mathalicious lessons say they enjoy their jobs more, and their students look forward to coming to class. Imagine that. (Subscription)

• Youcubed (Jo Boaler) - Low floor, high ceiling math problems

• NCTM Illuminations – Resources for Teaching Math

• Stanford's Performance Assessment Resources Bank - free Common Core aligned performance tasks (must create a Login to access tasks)

• NRICH - FREE enrichment material (Problems, Articles and Games) for all ages that really can help to inspire and engage learners and embed RICH tasks into everyday practice.

• Math Mistakes - This site is about compiling, analyzing, and discussing the mathematical errors that students make.

• Yummy Math - Relevant mathematics in today's world 

• Problem-Based Search Engine

• Open Middle - Challenging math problems worth solving

• Next Lesson Math Performance Tasks (Fee) - Thousands of standards-aligned lessons that engage students by combining personal relevance, rigor, and real world context.

• Smarter Balanced Digital Library Sign On

• Math Practice Illustration Problems

• Mathchimp - Common Core practice through games for grades K-8

• Visual Patterns