| Attainment of Algebra I Skills: CORD Applied
Mathematics 1 and 2 ^ |
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Nancy Moore, Dissemination Coordinator
Center for Occupational Research & Development
P.O. Box 21689
Waco, TX 76702
Phone: 800-231-3015
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Description
A two-year alternative to traditional Algebra I for the student who
learns beat in a contextual manner real-life and workplace applications
through hands-on activities. Teachers must attend a three day training for
each year of CORD to be used and purchase class manipulatives.
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| Best Practices in Teaching Mathematics,
Grades K-12 |
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Teachers Development Group
Phone: 877-650-1914
Email: linda@teachersdg.org
Website: http://mathforum.com/teachers/workshops
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Description
Investigate ways to enhance classroom use of higher-order thinking,
hands-on learning, and other research-based teaching practices.
Participants explore practices that promote reasoning, problem solving,
and inquiry and develop skills in evaluating curriculum resources.
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| Calculus and Statistics Institutes –
Woodward Academy |
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Phone: 404-765-1438
Email: pmyers@woodward.edu
Website: http://www.woodward.edu/faculty/us/math
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Description
Topics include: syllabus preparation, group activities and projects,
and exam preparation.
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| Comprehensive School Mathematics Program (CSMP)
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Clare Heidema, Director
2550 South Parker Road, Suite 500
Aurora, CO 80014
Phone: 303-337-0990
Email: cheidema@mcrel.org
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Description
Elementary-level mathematics curriculum focusing on problem solving and
concept development, critical thinking, and basic skills. The curriculum
is designed around problem-solving experiences presented in game-like and
story settings. Includes on-site training with optional follow-up
services.
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| Conference on Secondary School Mathematics
and Technology |
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2001 Information |
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Gwen Sneeden, Coordinator
Phillips Exeter Academy
20 Main Street
Exeter, NH 03833-2460
Phone: 603-777-4471
Email: gsneeden@exeter.edu
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Dates: June 24-20, 2001
Place: Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH |
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Description
Explores the mathematics and science curriculum of today and tomorrow
with special focus on the impact of technology and its application in the
classroom. For each participant, the primary focus of the Conference will
be two seminar courses.
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| Decision-Making Math ^ |
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Kristine A. Shaff, Director
Education and Technology Foundation
4655 25th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone: 415-824-5911
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Description
A program for improving middle school students' capabilities in
identifying, analyzing, and solving problems. This program complements
their regular math program. Includes a full day of inservice, one complete
curriculum set per teacher, and duplicate student materials. An additional
one-day follow-up workshop is highly recommended to ensure successful
implementation.
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| First Level Mathematics (Kindermath) ^ |
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Mary Alice Felleisen
38 North Waterloo Road
Devon, PA 19333
Phone: 800-444-5729
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Description
A comprehensive program in math fundamentals using concrete objects and
physical operations for initial math instruction. Available in Spanish.
Includes training and a Kindermath kit per classroom.
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| Hawaii Algebra Learning Project * |
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Annette Matsumoto
University of Hawaii, CRDG
1776 University Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: 800-799-8111
Email: crdg@hawaii.edu
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Description
Designed to foster the development of problem-solving processes and
student understanding of algebra. Participants attend a two week summer
institute to learn the instructional model, become more competent
problem-solvers, and better understand student conceptions and
misconceptions.
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| Introducing Math Teachers to Inquiry * |
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Judith Fonzi
Univeristy of Rochester
3764 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
Phone: 716-586-6050
Email: fonzij@aol.com
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Description
A NSF initiated project designed to improve school-wide mathematics
instruction and students’ learning through an inquiry approach to
instruction. Participants attend a one week summer institute followed by
supported field experiences and follow-up meetings during the school year.
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| Investigations Workshops |
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2067 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
Phone: 617-873-9785
E-mail: investigations_workshops@terc.edu
Website: http://projects.terc.edu/investigations-workshops
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Description
Focuses on participants' own mathematical experiences as well as the
thoughtful reconsideration of their roles as educators. Participants do
this work in the context of several critical components of the Investigations
in Number, Data, and Space® curriculum. It is recommended that
schools send a team of teachers. School year support to facilitate program
implementation is available.
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| Maneuvers with Mathematics Project ^ |
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David A. Page, Project Director
University of Illinois at Chicago
851 S. Morgan Street
Chicago, IL 60607-7045
Phone: 312-996-8708
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Description
An innovative, calculator-intensive mathematics program for the middle
grades. It offers hands-on, problem-solving activities and makes full use
of the scientific calculator as a tool to enable students to investigate.
Requirements include training and materials.
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| MathWings |
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Phone: 800-548-4998
Email: mathwings@successforall.net
Website: http://www.successforall.net/adopt/mathaware.htm
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Description
A spin-off of Success for All. Provides solid mathematical concept
development, problem-solving in real-world applications, and maintenance
of necessary mathematical skills. Intended to be adopted by an entire
elementary school. Training, follow-ups, consultations, and materials
provided.
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| Mathematics Achievement through Problem
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Jean Boddy, Mathematics Education Specialist
Dept of Curriculum & Instruction
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-1442
Phone: 317-494-0803
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Description
A one-year curriculum designed to increase the problem-solving ability
and the conceptual understanding of mathematics in general mathematic
students (typically 9th graders). Participants must complete a 5 day
workshop and follow up conferences are highly recommended.
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| Mathematics Framework Utilization:
Kindergarten-Eighth Grade |
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Joyce Smith, Project Director
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
4501 Amnicola Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37406
Phone: 423-697-4400 x4542
Fax: 423-697-2595
Email: jsmith@cstcc.cc.tn.us
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Description
Through school-year and summer workshops, this project introduces the
Tennessee Mathematics Frameworks to K-8 teachers, offers ideas for using
inexpensive manipulatives to facilitate learning, and provides
opportunities for teachers of different grade levels to share their
experiences.
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| National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Annual Meeting |
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Contact
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2002 Information |
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1906 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-9988
Phone: 800-235-7566
Email: annlmtg@nctm.org
Website: http://www.nctm.org/meetings
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Dates: April 21-24, 2002
Place: Las Vegas, Nevada
Title: "Realizing the Vision of School Mathematics" |
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Description
A variety of session formats including workshops, reflecting on
practice sessions, poster fairs, and general sessions. Topics include:
applications, competitions, cross-cultural connections, rural/urban
education, instructional strategies, real world connections, and parental
involvement.
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| National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Summer Institutes |
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1906 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-9988
Phone: 800-235-7566
Email: academy@nctm.org
Website: http://www.nctm.org/meetings/academy/
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Description
Each 2 and 5 day institute is based on a specific grade band: Pre-K-2,
3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Connections are drawn between high-quality
mathematics, the six NCTM Principles, and the ten Standards that will help
students develop the capability to think and reason mathematically. An
online, interactive program (TeacherLine) allows teachers to continue to
interact with colleagues.
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| National Science Foundation Summer Institute |
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Contact
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2001 Information |
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Joanne R. Weissman, Mathematics Project Manager
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone 717-245-1857
Email: weissman@dickinson.edu
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Dates: June 24-30, 2001
Place: Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA
Title: "Teaching Precalculus Using a New Pedagogical Approach with
New Uses of Technology" |
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Description
Based on the new Workshop Precalculus materials, prepares participants
to utilize the interactive teaching techniques and innovative technology
that characterizes the workshop approach. It will provide them with the
necessary background and support to adapt the Workshop Precalculus
materials for use in their own environments.
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| Professional Development Options for the
Mathematics Problem-Solving Model |
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Mathematics and Science Education Center
Phone: 503-275-0651
Email: math_and_science@nwrel.org
Website: http://www.nwrel.org/msec/mpm/pdoptions.html
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Description
A yearlong program tailored to the needs of schools. Leadership cadres
explore assessment issues in depth, gain expertise in using the model, and
develop skills in providing quality professional development for their
colleagues. This package, designed to build long-term capacity, includes:
four half-day sessions, four three-day onsite visits for modeling,
observation and feedback, a one-day culminating workshop, and on-going
support.
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| School Science and Mathematics Association
Annual Meeting |
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Contact
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2001 Information |
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Marilyn Sue Ford
4505 Maryland Parkway
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV 89154-3005
Phone: 866-227-SSMA
Website: http://www.ssma.org/
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Dates: November 1-3, 2001
Place: Chicago, IL |
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Description
Explores the rich history of accomplishments in science, mathematics,
and technology education; examines current efforts and issues; and expands
thinking about possibilities for the next century.
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| Sound Foundations ^ |
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Dr. Robert Gerver
North Shore High School
450 Glen Cove Avenue
Glen Head, NY 11545
Phone: 516-671-5500
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Description
Developed to improve the achievement and attitude of high school
remedial mathematics students by presenting concepts in the context of
topics of interest. Topics include integers, graphing, measurement,
geometry, probability, consumer math. Includes a training workshop and
materials.
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| Success Understanding Mathematics (SUM) ^ |
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Contact
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Kathleen Bullington
Des Moines Public Schools
1800 Grand Avenue, Room 343
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-242-7860
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Description
Designed to increase mathematical achievement of K-8 students by
incorporating a problem-solving approach, emphasizing reasoning, number
sense, and operation sense, and using manipulatives to help students draw
connections between math concepts. Includes training and materials.
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| Team Accelerated Instruction: Mathematics ^ |
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Contact
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Barbara Luebbe, Director, TAI: Mathematics
Johns Hopkins Univeristy
3505 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: 410-516-0370
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Description
Developed by R.E. Slavin and colleagues to help teachers meet the
diversity of student needs within the math class. It combines quality
interactive instruction with the power of cooperative learning to
accelerate the achievement of all students. Training is 1-2 days and
includes materials.
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