I'm a new teacher. The unit designs model a variety of effective teaching strategies while delivering standards-based curriculum. The STEP curriculum provides a structure that new teachers will appreciate. Because of the length, each unit covers several California and National standards. The Teacher Notes provide strong content and pedagogical support for new teachers.
Embedded videos enable new teachers to actually see veteran teacher delivering STEP lessons.
Lists of text video and teaching materials are included to provide additional information to new teachers. In addition, ideas for extending the learning into other curricular areas have been included where appropriate. Each STEP unit incorporates the use of math journals in the instruction. These journals are designed to provide the teacher with assessment information as well as provide the students with the opportunity to write and reflect about math. Literature extension materials have been noted when appropriate.