1. PROM/SE: Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Mathematics and Science Education
February, 2006

2. 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

3. 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

4. Knowing Mathematics for Teaching Ball et al
Pedagogical Knowledge
Content Knowledge
Mathematics
Mathematical knowledge for teaching
Pedagogy
Mathematical Pedagogical knowledge

5. PROM/SE 2005

7. PROM/SE Mathematics Associates Institute Winter 2006
Number Theory
PROM/SE
Mathematics Associates Institute
Winter 2006

8. 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

9. Institute Leaders Sharon Strickland George Viebranz
Joe Wagner Amy Mayfield
Liz Jones Ginny Steele
Gail Burrill

10. 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

11. 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

16. The PROM/SE Process Gather Data Analyze Data Implement Changes
Design Solutions
Interpret Data
Conjecture Reasons
Identify Challenges

17. References
Ball, D., Hill, H., & Bass, H. (2005). “Knowing Mathematics for Teaching” American Educator, Fall. pp ,
National Center for Educational Statistics. (2003). Teaching mathematics in seven countries: Results from the TIMSS 1999 video study. Washington DC: US Government Printing Office.