PROM/SE: Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Mathematics and Science Education February, 2006
PROM/SE Goal To expand the capacity of mathematics and science educators to improve student achievement in mathematics and science through acquiring: Deeper knowledge of mathematics and science Enhanced leadership skills Integration of data from multiple sources
PROM/SE Goal To expand the capacity of mathematics and science educators to improve student achievement in mathematics and science through acquiring: Deeper knowledge of mathematics and science Enhanced leadership skills Integration of data from multiple sources
Knowing Mathematics for Teaching Ball et al Pedagogical Knowledge Content Knowledge Mathematics Mathematical knowledge for teaching Pedagogy Mathematical Pedagogical knowledge
PROM/SE 2005
PROM/SE Mathematics Associates Institute Winter 2006 Number Theory PROM/SE Mathematics Associates Institute Winter 2006
Agenda Number Theory Lunch Curriculum and Instruction Grade-Level Groups (elementary, middle and high school) Lunch Curriculum and Instruction K-8 by district/grade level; 9-12 Evaluation/Closing Session
Institute Leaders Sharon Strickland George Viebranz Joe Wagner Amy Mayfield Liz Jones Ginny Steele Gail Burrill
Morning Session Goals Participants will: • Reflect on the mathematical knowledge needed for teaching number theory concepts Understand number theory concepts so they can flexibly interpret students’ ideas Recognize the underlying principles, meaning and applications of number theory concepts Analyze the ways of reasoning and proof about number theory concepts
Afternoon Session Goals Participants will: • Develop a set of tools and strategies for analyzing curriculum/instruction Identify suggestions and indicators from research related to improving teaching and learning mathematics Reflect on curriculum/instruction in their districts in their role as associates and make plans for next steps back in their schools
The PROM/SE Process Gather Data Analyze Data Implement Changes Design Solutions Interpret Data Conjecture Reasons Identify Challenges
References Ball, D., Hill, H., & Bass, H. (2005). “Knowing Mathematics for Teaching” American Educator, Fall. pp. 14-22, 43-45. National Center for Educational Statistics. (2003). Teaching mathematics in seven countries: Results from the TIMSS 1999 video study. Washington DC: US Government Printing Office.