Transcript Hull_DC_updates_11-1-02 - The Charles A. Dana Center

Mathematics Center for
Educator Development
Charles A. Dana Center, UT Austin
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Mathematics and Science statewide
professional development–TEXTEAMS
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Instructional resources and materials
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Instructional leadership development–
TEKS for Leaders
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Support for mathematics higher education
(preservice and outreach)
Focus on mathematical
proficiency for all students
TEKS
(written curriculum)
The Instructional
Program in Texas
pre-2002
Taught
TAKS
(state-wide testing)
Goal: Student Learning/
Student Achievement
Teaching TEKS
Teaching TAKS
It’s not about TAKS, it’s about TEKS!
TEXTEAMS Mathematics Institutes
Statewide K-12 professional development
with an emphasis on …
• Improving mathematical content
knowledge of teachers
• In-depth attention to the TEKS
• Connections to classrooms and
instructional practice
Developed by the Dana
Center; funded by TEA.
Mathematics TEXTEAMS Institutes
Elementary School
 PreK-K Institute
 Rethinking Elementary Mathematics,
Parts I & II (new)
Mathematics TEXTEAMS Institutes
Middle School
 Rethinking Middle School Mathematics series:
-Proportionality Across the TEKS
-Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS
-Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS
-Geometry Across the TEKS (new)
-Statistical Reasoning Across the TEKS
(Grades 6-12) (new)
Mathematics TEXTEAMS Institutes
High School
• Algebra I: 2000 and Beyond
• Geometry: Supporting TEKS and TAKS (new)
• Algebra II/Precalculus (separate institutes 02-03)
• Rethinking Secondary Mathematics series:
-Algebraic and Geometric Modeling
-In-depth Secondary Mathematics
-Statistics Across the TEKS (spring 2003)
(new)
Sample of Resources for Mathematics TEKS
Support available through the
Math CED/Dana Center
Performance Assessments
Mathematics Standards in the Classroom,
Grades 3-5 and 6-8 (print, CD, web)
Algebra I Assessments (print, CD, web)
Geometry Assessments (print, CD, web)
Algebra II Assessments (coming 02-03)
Middle School Proportionality Assessments
(coming 02-03)
Resources for Mathematics TEKS Support
available through the Math CED/Dana Center
TEXTEAMS institutes, and also:
Practice-based Professional Development:
**Algebra I Assessments
**Geometry Assessments (new)
**Algebra II, Middle School Prop0rtionality
Assessments (coming 02-03)
TEKS for Leaders, including:
**Algebra for Leaders
**Middle School Mathematics for Leaders
**Vertical Teams for Leaders and Facilitators
Mathematics TEKS Toolkit
www.mathtekstoolkit.org
Dana Center Resources and Support
for Mathematics Higher Education
Efforts for Outreach and Preservice
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S3MTP
Higher Education Website
October Preservice Conference
University Forum
In-Depth Secondary Mathematics
TEXTEAMS institute
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Connections through other grants and
initiatives
Where do I go for help?
The Charles A. Dana Center www.utdanacenter.org
Mathematics TEKS Toolkit www.mathtekstoolkit.org
TEXTEAMS www.texteams.org
TEKS for Leaders www.teksforleaders.org
AP Equity www.utdanacenter.org/ap/math
Texas Education Agency www.tea.state.tx.us
Student Assessment
www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment
Texas Mathematics Initiative www.tea.state.tx.us/math
Education Service Centers
District curriculum and instruction staff
Contact information:
Susan Hudson Hull
Mathematics Director,
Charles A. Dana Center
(512) 471-6190
[email protected]
Presentation available in Information
Especially for Higher Education faculty::
www.mathtekstoolkit.org