Our authentic tasks include differentiated versions and provide teachers and administrators with a way of assessing students' problem-solving and communication skills. Real-world material engages students and helps them develop critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Watch this class of first graders from the Tokyo International School work with Math Exemplars.
Watch this explanation of how word problems are different from problem solving.
Exemplars Number and Operations Workshop.
Implementing Exemplars problem solving.
Fourth grade students discuss Exemplars problem solving.
Fifth grade reflections on Exemplars rubric and problem solving.
Fourth graders offer advice on problem solving.
Watch students meet the Math Practices.
Watch teachers review student work using the Exemplars math rubric.
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What Students Need Most When the Stakes Are High
To master performance assessments, just as with any important skill, students need to practice. That practice time is only viable if the skills developed are relevant to their success outside of the classroom.
Understanding Mathematical Connections
What is a mathematical connection? Why are mathematical connections important? Why are they considered part of the Exemplars rubric criteria? And how can I encourage my students to become more independent in making mathematical connections?
What People Are Saying
Exemplars ... has solved the puzzle of how to find tasks that align to the standards. This resource is easy to navigate and enables me to differentiate instruction at the touch of a button ... The Preliminary Planning Sheets support me with teaching the standards of problem solving while choosing an Exemplar that is "just the right fit" academically for my students.
A. Boalch
Teacher
I have been in education for over 18 years and have seen programs come and go. Exemplars is one of the few initiatives that has proved effective time and time again!
T. Krejcarek
Asst. Principal