Bridges Blog Archive for Standards

MLC recently published revised Bridges CCSS Supplement sets. All the K-5 files have been reformatted to include bookmarks and the content has been restructured so that activities and worksheets appear in the order of recommended use. In addition, grades 2-5 include new material to better align Bridges First Edition to the Common Core State Standards. Unit planners, correlations documents, and Spanish translations have been updated accordingly.

Melissa Rescoe, first grade teacher in Michigan's Lakeshore Public Schools, knows the vital importance of good parent communication. She wrote the following article for the district newsletter, mailed to all households:

Do you discuss Common Core State Standards with your students? Better yet, do you have "I Can" statements posted around the room? Check out these free resources:

Looking for some free, fun ways to approach fractions? Here are some new activities for Bridges grade 3 users...or anyone looking for ideas to spice up fractions!

During Unit 4, fourth grade classes following the Bridges & CCSS Pacing Guide encounter a series of creative lessons in Supplement C3 Circles & Angles that provide a foundation for understanding angle measurement.

In September, Shelly Scheafer shared First Grade Word Problems that she wrote to align with Common Core State Standards. In a follow-up she writes:

NCTM President Linda Gojak's recent article, Fluency: Simply Fast and Accurate? I Think Not!, provides a powerful catalyst for discussion.