Megan Freeman – Curriculum Designer

Unit Plan & Curriculum Design

This page highlights a collection of standards-aligned unit plans and curriculum artifacts designed using data-driven instructional practices. Each project reflects intentional alignment between standards, assessment, and instruction, with a focus on differentiation and student-centered learning.

Grade 5 Math Unit Plan: Geometry & Measurement

Grade 5 Math Unit Plan Data-Driven Instruction & Assessment Cycle (1)Download
Artifact Overview:

This unit plan represents a multi-week, standards-aligned math module designed for 5th grade students, integrating intentional lesson sequencing, spiral review, and data-driven instructional practices. The unit incorporates formative and summative assessments, differentiated pathways for diverse learners, and targeted intervention opportunities to ensure mastery of key concepts. Instructional design decisions were informed by student data, pacing needs, and alignment to STAAR expectations.

Geometry and Measurement Unit Plan Key Features

Context:
  • Grade Level: 5th Grade Math
  • Timeline: February – March (6 weeks)
  • Focus Area: Geomerty, measurement, and coordiante grids
  • Standards: 5.6B, 5.4H, 5.5A, 5.8C
  • Student Population: All 5th grade students on campus (110+), including bilingual and monolingual learners
Design Features:

This unit was designed using a backward design approach, beginning with end-of-module assessments and STAAR-aligned expectations. Lessons were strategically sequenced to build conceptual understanding while embedding frequent opportunities for spiral review and skill reinforcement.

Instruction was adjusted based on student needs through:

  • Built-in intervention and reteach days
  • Differentiated pathways for bilingual and monolingual learners
  • Multiple modes of practice (digital tools, paper-based tasks, and collaborative activities)
Data-Driven Instruction Cycles:
  • End-of-module assessment corrections and analysis
  • Mid-module and mock STAAR assessments
  • Structured review and reteach days
Differentiation:
  • Targeted support for bilingual vs. monolingual learners
  • Pre-teaching strategies and vocabulary supports
Assessment Strategy:
  • Formative: daily spiral review, practice sets, exit tickets
  • Summative: Mid-module and end-of-module assessments
Student Engagement:
  • Use of digital tools such as Quizizz, Blooket, and Google Forms
  • Hands-on and application-based problem solving tasks

Impact

Implementation of this unit structure supported increased student readiness for end-of-module and mock assessments. The integration of spiral review and targeted intervention days allowed for responsive instruction, resulting in improved understanding of geometry and measurement concepts.

Reflection

Through designing this unit, I strengthened my ability to align standards, assessment, and instruction over a multi-week timeline. I developed a deeper understanding of how to embed differentiation and anticipate student needs within unit planning. Moving forward, I would continue refining progress monitoring systems to further individualize instruction and enhance student discourse opportunities.