1. Instructional Strategies Reaching the CCSS through Higher Order Thinking

2. Thinking Differently http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_meyer_math_curriculum_makeover http://blog.mrmeyer.com/

3. Inquiry Based Learning http://www.teachinquiry.com/index/Introduction.html Inquiry starts with teachers as engaged learners and researchers with the foundational belief that the topics they teach are rich, living and generous places for wonder and exploration. Teaching practices that utilize a disposition of inquiry learning include: ✦ problem-based learning: learning that starts with an ill-structured problem or case-study ✦ project-based learning: students create a project or presentation as a demonstration of their understanding ✦ design-based learning: learning through the working design of a solution to a complex problem

4. Inquiry Based Learning As as entry point, inquiry involves learners: ✦ tackling real-world questions, issues and controversies ✦ developing questioning, research and communication skills ✦ solving problems or creating solutions ✦ collaborating within and beyond the classroom ✦ developing deep understanding of content knowledge ✦ participating in the public creation and improvement of ideas and knowledge

5. Questioning http://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/critical-thinking-where-to-begin/796

7. Graphic Organizers http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/igo.htm