Collaboration 2026-2027 new version update Western Governors University
GGN1-Task 2
Amanda LaDew
A1: Description of Curriculum
The curriculum that is going to be evaluated is Envision Mathematics
Common Core by Savvas Learning Company. The content area that will be
the focus is Mathematics, Grade 4. Upon completing one semester of the
program, student collaborative performance will increase by 50 percent,
which will be measured by participating in collaborative learning activities.
Context: Need or Problem?
A problem that lies within the Envision Mathematics Common Core
Grade 4 curriculum is the limited explicit instruction and assessment of
collaborative mathematical practices aligned to the Illinois Learning
Standards for Mathematics. The curriculum does include partner, and group
work but it does not actually provide scaffolded support for students to
participate in significant collaboration, including defined group rules, guided
peer discussion, or benchmarks for determining effective collaboration.
Input: Curriculum Components