This section contains resource documents about standards-based instruction, Essential Learnings support documents from OSPI, and C&I resources for teachers teaching the Interactive Mathematics Program and Connected Mathematics Project materials.
TPS Mathematics Resources
CMP Book Card
This sample of a book card was modeled after one used by one of our trainers during the summer 2001 institutes. It provides easy record keeping when checking in and out CMP unit books.
CMPBookCard-Word Format
Classroom Management Questions and Suggestions
At the focus session held for Integrated Math Teachers at Stadium HS on December 8th, 2001, the presenters asked staff to respond to seven questions related to classroom management and cooperative learning strategies. Tacoma staff came up with some great suggestions and strategies for middle and high teachers to try in their classrooms.
IMP Classroom Management
IMP Documents
IMP Content Comparison is a visual representation of how the content of a four year Algebra/Geometry/Algebra/Pre-calculus program is developed over the four year Interactive Mathematics Program.
IMP Curriculum Content Comparison
IMP EALRs Correlation shows how the Interactive Mathematics Program materials align with the Essential Learnings and the IMP Reading Levels. The reading levels of the IMP textbooks as measured by three different reading level scales.
IMP Essential Academic Learning Requirements
IMP Reading Levels
OSPI Resources
The Mathematics Essential Learnings are strand by strand descriptions of outcomes for students in grades 4, 7 and 10.
K-10 Vocabulary for the EALRs and the WASL Assessment
This list of vocabulary words was compiled by examining the Item Specifications at the 4th, 7th, and 10th grade benchmark. Each word is linked to its content or process strand learning target, and its level of use ID given. A '1' indicates its a word students should definitely