{"id":86,"date":"2020-10-19T21:31:55","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T21:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/?page_id=86"},"modified":"2025-09-18T16:57:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T16:57:13","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here are some of the most common questions that we receive about CALM. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a question that&#8217;s not addressed on this page, please contact the SABES Mathematics and Adult Numeracy Curriculum &amp; Instruction PD Team at adultnumeracy@terc.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/CALM_Classroom-1024x659.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/CALM_Classroom-1024x659.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/CALM_Classroom-300x193.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/CALM_Classroom-768x494.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/CALM_Classroom.jpeg 1048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CALM: The Big Picture<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion-11\"><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingfaq-782\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t          <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefaq-782\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq-782\">\n\t\t\t\t            How is CALM different from what I'm already doing? \n\t\t\t\t          <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <div id=\"collapsefaq-782\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq-782\" data-parent=\"#accordion-11\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW137256354 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137256354 BCX0\">One of the key shifts in mathematics teaching described in the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW137256354 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/lincs.ed.gov\/publications\/pdf\/CCRStandardsAdultEd.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW137256354 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137256354 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">CCRSAE<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW137256354 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137256354 BCX0\">\u00a0is rigor, which says that math instruction should incorporate conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application with equal intensity. Traditional math instruction generally focuses on memorizing procedures. The\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW137256354 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 CritiqueIndicatorHighlight SCXW137256354 BCX0\">main focus<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW137256354 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137256354 BCX0\">\u00a0of CALM is conceptual understanding, and application is addressed through performance-based assessments. Procedural skill and fluency\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW137256354 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 SCXW137256354 BCX0\">is<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW137256354 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137256354 BCX0\">\u00a0built through work on conceptual understanding and application. CALM focuses on connections throughout, so what students learn in Unit 1 is reinforced and built on in later units. CALM does not teach a unit on fractions, then a unit on geometry, etc. as is done in traditional workbooks. Instead CALM integrates the domains so that students see connections and understand how math is an integrated set of coherent \u2018big ideas\u2019, much like we all experience in our everyday life and work. All of this is achieved with CALM\u2019s complete curriculum, which includes full lesson plans, hands-on activities, and assessments.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW137256354 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingfaq-97\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t          <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefaq-97\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq-97\">\n\t\t\t\t            Does CALM satisfy the curriculum requirements from ACLS? \n\t\t\t\t          <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <div id=\"collapsefaq-97\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq-97\" data-parent=\"#accordion-11\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW223373188 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223373188 BCX0\">YES! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/ACLS-Curriculum-and-Instruction-Policy-Webpage-Copy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW223373188 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223373188 BCX0\">for a summary of those requirements (all of which are incorporated into CALM). CALM, as a complete curriculum, covers selected topics in levels A-D\/E of the CCRSAE. The selection of topics was guided by what students need to be\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW223373188 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 GrammarErrorHighlight SCXW223373188 BCX0\">college-ready<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW223373188 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223373188 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW223373188 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 SCXW223373188 BCX0\">Take a look<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW223373188 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223373188 BCX0\">\u00a0at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/10\/CALM_ScopeSeq_Overview-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scope and Sequence<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW223373188 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223373188 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW223373188 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223373188 BCX0\">to see what math content is covered and how it develops across the units. CALM incorporates digital literacy as appropriate to the content as is required by ALCS, providing students opportunities to explore, discover, and practice math content while also building their digital literacy.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW223373188 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingfaq-224\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t          <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefaq-224\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq-224\">\n\t\t\t\t            Will CALM prepare my students for the MAPT and HSE tests?\n\t\t\t\t          <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <div id=\"collapsefaq-224\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq-224\" data-parent=\"#accordion-11\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW82455895 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82455895 BCX0\">CALM was designed to bring students from the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW82455895 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82455895 BCX0\">adult basic education (<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW82455895 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82455895 BCX0\">ABE<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW82455895 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82455895 BCX0\">)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW82455895 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82455895 BCX0\">\u00a0level through college readiness and that means passing an HSE test with a college-ready score and placing into a credit-bearing class on the ACCUPLACER. In addition to a variety of hands-on, real-world lessons and activities, CALM includes a set of questions at the end of every unit that are written in the style of standardized tests. Even if you don\u2019t complete all of CALM with your students, the conceptual foundation they build with CALM will improve their scores on the tests as well as preparing them for math beyond the test.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingfaq-956\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t          <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefaq-956\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq-956\">\n\t\t\t\t            What are all the components of CALM? \n\t\t\t\t          <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <div id=\"collapsefaq-956\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq-956\" data-parent=\"#accordion-11\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180346836 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180346836 BCX0\">CALM lesson plans use a variety of materials and tools, some of which may already exist in your classroom. CALM includes handouts, answer keys, formative assessments, and unit assessments throughout the units; however, you will need to have some outside resources. Specifically, CALM draws upon the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/empower\/\"><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180346836 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW180346836 BCX0\">EMPower<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180346836 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180346836 BCX0\">\u00a0series heavily\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180346836 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 CritiqueIndicatorHighlight SCXW180346836 BCX0\">and also<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180346836 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180346836 BCX0\">\u00a0references many free online resources. Check out some sample <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/curriculum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CALM lesson plans<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180346836 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180346836 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180346836 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180346836 BCX0\">to see how these types of resources are incorporated into the instructional design.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW180346836 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timing and Flexibility with CALM<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion-10\"><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingfaq-637\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t          <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefaq-637\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq-637\">\n\t\t\t\t            Do I have to do every activity in every lesson, given my limited time with students? \n\t\t\t\t          <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <div id=\"collapsefaq-637\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq-637\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW132358110 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132358110 BCX0\">No. We have provided a comprehensive developmental model, but we know you may not be able to do it all with the limited class time you have. You know your students, so you will have to make decisions about what to cover and at what pace. If you\u2019re not sure how to teach an activity, then use what you\u2019re more comfortable with, but continue to be willing to learn new ways to teach topics to your students.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW132358110 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingfaq-493\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t          <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefaq-493\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq-493\">\n\t\t\t\t            How do I adapt lessons to my class? How do I choose which activities are appropriate? \n\t\t\t\t          <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <div id=\"collapsefaq-493\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq-493\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW145661491 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145661491 BCX0\">One good option is to take advantage of the many assessments that are already built into CALM to get an idea of which activities are appropriate for your students. Each unit has a performance task and a set of test-like questions at the end, and each lesson has a formative assessment that is linked to the objectives for the lesson. If you are not sure whether your students need the content of a particular lesson or unit, you can use these assessments to figure it out.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW145661491 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingfaq-11\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t          <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefaq-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq-11\">\n\t\t\t\t            How long does it take to teach the whole curriculum? What if I don't have that long?  \n\t\t\t\t          <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <div id=\"collapsefaq-11\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq-11\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\">The entire curriculum is 22 units.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW170530694 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\">It is not expected that you will be able to get to everything in one year<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\">just as you would not expect to move an\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\">adult basic education (ABE)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\">\u00a0student to college-ready in one year. After all, CALM is designed for levels 100 \u2013 300, or ABE\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\">to\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\">adult secondary education (<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\">ASE<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\">)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\">. If you are teaching ABE students, you should not be expected to complete any of the higher levels; just start with Unit 1 and move along according to your students\u2019 needs. If you are an ASE teacher, we recommend that you follow\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\">one of the three suggested <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/development-progressions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">developmental progressions<\/a><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\">at a time. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\">The\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\">progressions\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\">focus on<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170530694 BCX0\">linear functions, data and statistics, and geometry. Because CALM integrates topics, students will still be exposed to content from other domains while doing the progressions. You also can chart your own course through the curriculum!\u00a0 Every teacher\u2019s situation is different, so you should feel free to adapt the curriculum in a way that works for your students.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW170530694 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingfaq-380\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t          <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefaq-380\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq-380\">\n\t\t\t\t            How long should I spend on a unit? \n\t\t\t\t          <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <div id=\"collapsefaq-380\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq-380\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29571864 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29571864 BCX0\">Units comprise anywhere from three to seven lessons. If you choose to do every lesson in the unit completely, it may take you quite a while to cover some of the longer units. This is not a cause for panic. Spending a long time on a single unit does not mean you are devoting an inordinate amount of time to a single topic because, while each unit has a focus, it also draws from and integrates skills from multiple domains. Unit 1, for example, has seven lessons and introduces students to ideas connected to number sense, proportional reasoning, algebra, and geometry. Even if it takes a long time to get through, covering unit one thoroughly will give students a solid foundation for future work, so we encourage you to take as much time as students need with Unit 1.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW29571864 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingfaq-813\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t          <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefaq-813\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq-813\">\n\t\t\t\t            Do the lessons really take three hours?  \n\t\t\t\t          <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <div id=\"collapsefaq-813\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq-813\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW57823256 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57823256 BCX0\">Each lesson is estimated to take three hours of class time. However, the amount of time it takes your class will vary depending on such factors as what material you choose to include, the level of your students, and the length and frequency of your class. Classes that meet for short amounts of time or with long gaps between meetings may take longer to do lessons.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW57823256 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingfaq-687\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t          <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefaq-687\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq-687\">\n\t\t\t\t            I\u2019ve been on one unit for a very long time. How do I know when to move on? \n\t\t\t\t          <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <div id=\"collapsefaq-687\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq-687\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As mentioned before, when teaching CALM, teachers may spend longer on a unit or a topic than they did in the past. This is because building conceptual understanding takes time, and CALM is also an integrated curriculum, so that every unit connects to different topics and domains rather than teaching skills in isolation. However, teachers will need to make curricular decisions to adapt CALM to their class\u2019 needs, including when to move on to a new unit even if the current one has not been covered completely. Some things to keep in mind when judging whether a class is ready to move on:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are the students using the new conceptual tools from the unit (such as area models, fraction strips, or number lines) independently?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Have students with good attendance achieved most of the unit goals?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is the teacher weary of the topic?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is there a semester break or vacation coming up that would provide a natural time to start a new topic?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW174136492 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174136492 BCX0\">Answering yes to these questions means it may make sense to move on, even if the teacher has not completed every lesson in the unit. The CALM curriculum is built to cycle back to previous concepts, so there will be future opportunities for students to review and deepen their skills. Also, it is better to make a conscious decision to move on, rather than trying to rush through concepts or short-cutting by simply teaching procedures.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW174136492 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingfaq-646\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t          <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefaq-646\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq-646\">\n\t\t\t\t            I've noticed that Units 3-10 all deal with fractions, decimals, and percents. Will I ever get to teach anything else? \n\t\t\t\t          <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <div id=\"collapsefaq-646\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq-646\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fractions, decimals, and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">percents<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and their operations span six years of the typical K-12 curriculum, and adult students at all levels often demonstrate profound gaps in these areas. In order to teach them in their full conceptual depth and with robust, real world applications, it took 8 well rounded integrated units!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, teachers may decide that their class needs to focus on other areas before they are able to tackle the full fraction \/ decimal \/ percent sequence. For this reason, a team of CALM teachers came up with developmental progressions, which are coherent paths through the curriculum that move more quickly to a different area of focus.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the moment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, there are progressions for Geometry, Data, and Linear Functions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Classroom Variables<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion-34\"><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingfaq-68\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t          <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefaq-68\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq-68\">\n\t\t\t\t            My program has an open enrollment program. How can CALM work in such a situation? \n\t\t\t\t          <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <div id=\"collapsefaq-68\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq-68\" data-parent=\"#accordion-34\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW112107340 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112107340 BCX0\">Open enrollment is a challenge with any curriculum. However, because CALM integrates math topics and spirals back to important concepts in different contexts, students entering your class in the middle of a lesson or unit will still have a chance to build conceptual understanding. Hands-on explorations allow students to engage with material at a variety of levels, so new students and ones who have been with you from the beginning can all explore the same material together. One useful strategy in bringing new students into a class is to ask current students to tell them a little about what you\u2019ve been doing. This not only helps get new students on track, but it serves as a formative assessment for your current students, giving you a better sense of how they are understanding the material.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW112107340 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingfaq-143\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t          <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefaq-143\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq-143\">\n\t\t\t\t            I have a multilevel classroom. Will CALM still work? \n\t\t\t\t          <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <div id=\"collapsefaq-143\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq-143\" data-parent=\"#accordion-34\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW32619416 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW32619416 BCX0\">CALM assumes that every class is multilevel. Each student builds her own understanding through explorations. For almost every lesson, there is a section for further practice for those who need it. In addition, most CALM activities naturally lend themselves to differentiation as students can access the material at different levels while still participating in whole group or small group activities. Look in the lesson plans for specific suggestions on places you can provide extra scaffolding or extra challenge within an activity.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW32619416 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingfaq-43\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t          <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefaq-43\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq-43\">\n\t\t\t\t            Can I use CALM if I didn't start it in September? \n\t\t\t\t          <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <div id=\"collapsefaq-43\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq-43\" data-parent=\"#accordion-34\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW100598679 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100598679 BCX0\">Absolutely! You can start using CALM at any time. If you are picking it up in the middle of the year and have already started with a different curriculum, you may want to look at the scope and sequence and unit overviews to figure out what you may have already covered.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW100598679 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingfaq-128\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t          <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefaq-128\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq-128\">\n\t\t\t\t            Are there any students for whom CALM will not work? \n\t\t\t\t          <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <div id=\"collapsefaq-128\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq-128\" data-parent=\"#accordion-34\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW188800585 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188800585 BCX0\">There are occasionally students in adult education whose numeracy skills are below GLE 2. These students will need work with basic numeracy concepts such as counting and cardinality, the base ten system with numbers up to 100, and single digit addition and subtraction. CALM does not address skills at this level, and it may not be possible to differentiate a multi-level class sufficiently to meet the needs of these basic numeracy students. If you find yourself working with students at this level, we encourage you to reach out to the SABES Mathematics and Adult Numeracy C&amp;I PD Team for more guidance.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW188800585 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingfaq-79\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t          <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefaq-79\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq-79\">\n\t\t\t\t            How do I adapt CALM for lower level classes? \n\t\t\t\t          <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <div id=\"collapsefaq-79\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq-79\" data-parent=\"#accordion-34\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"card-body\"><p>If your students are in the GLE 2-4 range, our Beginning Curriculum for Adults Learning Math (BeCALM) materials may be more appropriate than CALM. The BeCALM units are available for free download at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/becalm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/becalm\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW123764438 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123764438 BCX0\">CALM is considered a \u201ccomplete\u201d HSE curriculum in that it teaches conceptual understanding of skills from roughly CCRSAE level B \u2013 E (GLE 3-12). However, the sequence and pacing\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW123764438 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 SCXW123764438 BCX0\">works<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW123764438 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123764438 BCX0\">\u00a0best for students whose skills are in the intermediate range, approximately CCRSAE level C (GLE 5-8). Many teachers will have classes of lower level students, or students at lower levels within a mixed level class. In this case, the content of CALM is still appropriate, but the sequence and pacing may need adjustment. Generally, teachers can accomplish this by choosing to focus on a smaller set of core objectives within each\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW123764438 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 SCXW123764438 BCX0\">unit, and<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW123764438 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123764438 BCX0\">\u00a0spending more time on those lessons and activities accordingly.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW123764438 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here is an example of how Unit 3, Exploring Benchmark Fractions and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Percents<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with Surveys, was adapted for a beginner level class (GLE 2-4).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The teacher started by looking at the overview document for Unit 3. The focus standards from the CCRSAE for Unit 3 are the following:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-186 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/01\/CALM_Prog_Unit3_AdaptedforBeg.png\" alt=\"Unit 3 Adapted Standards\" width=\"2221\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/01\/CALM_Prog_Unit3_AdaptedforBeg.png 2221w, https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/01\/CALM_Prog_Unit3_AdaptedforBeg-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/01\/CALM_Prog_Unit3_AdaptedforBeg-1024x622.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/01\/CALM_Prog_Unit3_AdaptedforBeg-768x467.png 768w, https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/01\/CALM_Prog_Unit3_AdaptedforBeg-1536x934.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/01\/CALM_Prog_Unit3_AdaptedforBeg-2048x1245.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2221px) 100vw, 2221px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first number in a CCRSAE code is the grade level at which it appears in the Common Core State Standards for K-12. To narrow the focus of the unit for this class, the teacher decided to focus only on the standards above in bold. In addition, in order to provide adequate time for students to master conceptual understanding with the basic benchmarks, the teacher decided to limit the class to working with \u00bd, \u00bc, and \u00be.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Looking then to the flowchart that summarized the focus of each lesson, the teacher decided to use Lessons 1 and 2, and the first two activities in Lesson 3. The Fraction Stations activity in Lesson 3 would be used as a final application assessment for the unit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Organized and Getting Support<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion-64\"><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingfaq-526\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t          <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefaq-526\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq-526\">\n\t\t\t\t            The lesson plans are several pages long and involve materials from different places. How can I get organized? \n\t\t\t\t          <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <div id=\"collapsefaq-526\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq-526\" data-parent=\"#accordion-64\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It can feel overwhelming, especially when you are first getting started and are used to using more traditional workbooks.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0it often feels overwhelming when you are trying anything new, so be patient with yourself. Here are some tips to help you keep organized:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When using the\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EMPower<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0books, read through the activity in the teacher book, including sections like \u201cHeads Up\u201d and \u201cLesson in Action\u201d which\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">provide<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0ideas about what to expect with the activities and how they\u2019ve worked in other teachers\u2019 classes. Be sure to have access to both the Teacher Book and the Student Book for each title that you are going to use.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Look at the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/01\/CALM_MaterialsList_March2025_acc-1.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">CALM materials list<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">for the unit you are working on (also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/01\/CALM_MaterialsList_March2025_SPANISH_acc.docx\">available in Spanish<\/a>). Many materials, like square inch tiles or rulers, are used in many lessons. Find a place in your classroom to keep these things handy. In fact, it\u2019s a good idea to always have them available for students to use, whether an activity calls for them or not.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You don\u2019t have to do every activity in every lesson. If you haven\u2019t seen the activity modeled before, it might be hard to figure out exactly how to do it. In those instances, you might reach out to the <span class=\"TextRun SCXW179894876 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179894876 BCX0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sabes.org\/node\/add\/contact\/38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">SABES Mathematics and Adult Numeracy Curriculum &amp; Instruction PD Team<\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0to connect with a math coach, or you might rely on your own way of addressing that content for now. But, as you get more comfortable, continue to incorporate more new activities!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you aren\u2019t sure how an activity is supposed to go or are nervous about trying it in your classroom, reach out to the <span class=\"TextRun SCXW179894876 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179894876 BCX0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sabes.org\/node\/add\/contact\/38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">SABES Mathematics and Adult Numeracy Curriculum &amp; Instruction PD Team<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. We\u2019re here for you!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingfaq-437\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t          <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefaq-437\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq-437\">\n\t\t\t\t            What if I can't get all the materials and manipulatives I need, or can't use them in my classroom (i.e., in a correctional setting)? \n\t\t\t\t          <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <div id=\"collapsefaq-437\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq-437\" data-parent=\"#accordion-64\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179894876 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179894876 BCX0\">There are often ways around not having access to manipulatives. For example, long paper strips or commercially available paper yardsticks may be used in place of rulers, string, and scissors. Drawing numbers out of an envelope may be used in place of dice. Square inch tiles can be printed and cut out of paper or cardstock ahead of time. Folding and tearing paper instead of using scissors in class, or even cutting things apart in advance of class, are other options. Reach out to the <a href=\"https:\/\/sabes.org\/node\/add\/contact\/38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">SABES Mathematics and Adult Numeracy Curriculum &amp; Instruction PD Team<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179894876 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179894876 BCX0\">\u00a0for ideas if you are stuck!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW179894876 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingfaq-989\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t          <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefaq-989\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq-989\">\n\t\t\t\t            What kind of CALM professional development is available?\n\t\t\t\t          <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <div id=\"collapsefaq-989\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq-989\" data-parent=\"#accordion-64\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"card-body\"><p>Those who are new to CALM should begin with either the self-paced online <em>CALM Introduction<\/em> course or attend a full-day <em>CALM Orientation<\/em>. Teachers who already have a background in using CALM should consider attending one of our facilitated <em>CALM Support Session<\/em> online workshops, where we feature a rotation of content topics.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, individual or group coaching is also available by request.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sabes.org\/content\/pd-support-curriculum-adults-teaching-math-calm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to learn more about all these options.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingfaq-469\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t          <button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefaq-469\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq-469\">\n\t\t\t\t            What if I have other questions?\n\t\t\t\t          <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <div id=\"collapsefaq-469\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq-469\" data-parent=\"#accordion-64\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW220644854\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW220644854\">Start with the <a href=\"https:\/\/sabes.org\/pd-center\/math-and-numeracy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">SABES Mathematics and Adult Numeracy Curriculum &amp; Instruction PD Team<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW220644854\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW220644854\">. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW220644854\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW220644854\">\u00a0You can also <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW220644854\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW220644854\">contact us at <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW220644854\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW220644854\">adultnumeracy@terc.edu<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW220644854\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW220644854\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t    <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/faqs\/faqs-getting-organized-and-getting-support\/\">&nbsp;&raquo;&nbsp;Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"1","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-86","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/86","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=86"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/86\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":840,"href":"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/86\/revisions\/840"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/calm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}