The Common Core Learning Standards set the bar for what is to be taught at each grade level. The Progressions help define connections to learning for students. Choose one of the following for your assignment this week. 

1. Choose a CCLS math standard for your grade level (Grade 3). Refer to the Progressions document and identify the prior knowledge required to achieve this standard. Analyze and interpret new or unfamiliar language and describe student understandings and proficiency expectations. How will this prepare students for the next level of learning? 

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2. Examine a CCLS math standard for your grade level (Grade 3) that is new and challenging for a selected group of your students. Explain how the Thinking Mathematics Practices and SMPs you use will help your students to achieve this standard. 

Assignment Guidelines

1. Choose a specific CCLS content standard for your grade level

• Refer to the Progressions document and identify the prior knowledge required to achieve this standard.
• Analyze and interpret new or unfamiliar language and describe student understandings and proficiency expectation(s). 
• Address how this will this prepare students for the next level of learning. 

2. Examine a CCLS content standard for your grade level that is new and challenging for a selected group of your students

• Determine which Thinking Mathematics Principles and Standards for Mathematical Practice will help students achieve this standard. Explain.