Standards

Chess ties many benchmarks of the Sunshine State Standards, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards, and Goal 3 Standards to classroom presentation in the Algebra 1 and Pre-algebra curriculum lessons.

 

Sunshine State Standards:

1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 7.1, 8.1, 9.1

 

Goal 3 Standards:

Standard 1 Information Managers
Standard 2 Effective Communicators
Standard 3 Numeric Problem Solvers
Standard 4 Creative and Critical Thinkers
Standard 5 Responsible and Ethical Workers
Standard 6 Resource Managers
Standard 9 Effective Leaders

 

ESOL Strategies:

 Read-aloud, interviews, rubrics, portfolios, modeling, visuals, alternative assessment, cooperative group, native language support, natural approach, modification of text, CALLA, TPR, reading/writing strategies, computer use

 

 

Evaluation:

Teacher observation, verbal questioning, class work, homework, written assignment, skill performance, product, quiz, test

 

SCANS:

Basic skills (read, write, math, listen, speak);

Thinking skills;

Personal qualities:

Identifies, organizes, plans, and allocates resources;

Interpersonal skills:

Acquires and uses information; Understands complex interpersonal relationships/systems; Uses a variety of technologies.