About the Materials

Author and Development Timeline:

Authored by Dr. Akihiko Takahashi

Developed by LoiLo Inc.

4 Schools: John Muir, Sanchez, Leonard Flynn, Malcolm X

Changes based on SFUSD educator feedback

Curriculum

LoiLo TTP Math- Japan

Methodology

Teaching Through Problem-solving

Summary:

Written as an extension of Japan Math Curriculum. It assumes above grade level (US standard) knowledge and prepares students to advance in mathematics.

Grade Level:

4th Grade

5th Grade

Data:

Units:

13 Units per grade

Unit Plan and Overview for every unit

Time per lesson: 50 minutes

Lesson Types:

Investigate: Students use previously learned knowledge and skills to investigate a problem and overcome a new mathematical challenge.

Learn: Based on the discussion in the previous lesson, students solidify a shared understanding of new mathematical ideas and procedures.

Apply: Students apply mathematical ideas and procedures to solve problems that exted the mathematics.

Master: Students develop accuracy, flexibility, and efficency in using the math they learned.

Extend: Students attack non-routine problems to extend their understanding and capacity to solve problems.

Usage:

All lessons in the curriculum are considered essential to grasping the mathematical concept and improving understanding. Lessons are structured in a consistent way, but each lesson has specific segments that are unique to the lesson type.

Tools:

1. Collective Thinking Board (CTB)

The CTB is included in every lesson and acts as a boardwork template for teachers to use during class discussion.

2. My Math Note (MMN)

The MMN acts as a notebook entry for the students to keep all their work from the lesson in one place.

3. Unit Assessment

Unit assessments are included at the end of each unit to test mathematical understanding.

4. PDF print-outs

Student work has accompanying PDF print-outs for teachers to use should they need to.

5. Teacher guides

Each step in the lesson comes with Teacher Cards to help guide the flow and function of the lesson.

LoiLo TTP Math- CCSS+

Methodology:

Teaching Through Problem-solving

Summary:

This curriculum is based on Commom Core State Standards of Mathematics (CCSSM) and includes all grade level standards in the curriculum scope.

Grade Level:

4th Grade

5th Grade

Data:

Units:

13 Units per Grade

Unit Plan and Overview for every unit

Lessons:

Collecting Thinking Board sample

This is a teacher support to help them organize board work

Lesson Overview

This is a teacher support with advanced descriptions of the lesson to support teacher's learning.

Time per Lesson: 60 minutes per lesson

Lesson Types:

Investigate: Students use previously learned knowledge and skills to investigate a problem and overcome a new mathematical challenge.

Learn: Based on the discussion in the previous lesson, students solidify a shared understanding of new mathematical ideas and procedures.

Apply: Students apply mathematical ideas and procedures to solve problems that exted the mathematics.

Master: Students develop accuracy, flexibility, and efficency in using the math they learned.

Extend: Students attack non-routine problems to extend their understanding and capacity to solve problems.

Usage:

This curriculum consists of core lesson types and optional lesson types. The separation of core and optional lesson types provide teachers and students with advanced options to fit into their classwork while respencting the length of a school year. Lessons are structured in a consistent way, but each lesson has specific segments that are unique to the lesson type.

Core Lesson Types:

Investigate

Learn

Apply

Master

Optional Lesson Type:

Extend

Tools:

1. Collective Thinking Board (CTB)

The CTB is included in every lesson and acts as a boardwork template for teachers to use during class discussion.

2. CTB Sample

This is a teacher support tool that aims to inspire teacher's boardwork.

3. My Math Note (MMN)

The MMN acts as a notebook entry for the students to keep all their work from the lesson in one place.

4. Unit Assessment

Unit assessments are included at the end of each unit to test mathematical understanding.

5. Workbook print-outs

Teachers have access to workbook pages for student work that can be printed and put in a folder or binder.

6. Lesson Overview

Each lesson has a detailed lesson overview to support teacher's understanding of the lesson concepts.