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Overview of the Presentation
• Greetings and Information from NCTM• FOY 09 - Digging in with Equity• Differentiating Content• Differentiating Process• Q&A
Resources can be found at http://nctmsaku.wikispaces.com/
NCTM and Its Affiliates…
Working Together!
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Greetings from...
NCTM and the
Affiliate Services Committee
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2008-09 Board of Directors
• Henry (Hank) KepnerPresident
• Francis (Skip) FennellPast President
• James M. Rubillo Executive Director
• Don Balka• John A. Carter• Beatriz S. D’Ambrosio• Margaret (Peg) Smith
• Marshalyn Baker• Vena Long• Jacqueline Goodloe
Smith• Christine Suurtamm
• Frederick L. Dillon• Karen Karp• Jennifer J. Salls• Christine D. Thomas
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NCTM Update: The Big Picture
NCTM Mission Statement
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is a public voice of mathematics education, providing vision, leadership, and professional development to support teachers in ensuring equitable mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students.
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NCTM Update: The Big Picture
NCTM Strategic Directions2008-2009
–Curriculum–Equity–Linking Research and
Practice–Professional Growth and
Leadership Development–Advocacy
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Student E-Membership
• For full-time students enrolled in an accredited college or university; proof of eligibility is required– $39 per year includes an online subscription to one
NCTM journal of choice.
Special features of Student Membership include:– 25 journal article downloads– Free admission to NCTM regional conferences– Exclusive scholarship opportunities– Plus “Individual Membership Benefits”
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New & Improved Affiliate Grants
• The Mathematics Education Trust (MET), based on the recommendations of the ASC approved two new Affiliate grants and increased the amount of the Kenneth B. Cummins Grant.
• New! Student Affiliate Grant (up to $1,500)• New! Associate Affiliate Grant (up to $2,000)• Increased support for a Partner Affiliate!
Kenneth B. Cummins Grant (up to $3,000)
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Grant(s) to Affiliates
• Grant deadline: June 1, 2008
• Look for application information each year in January, and for postings on the Web site.
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Equity
• Equity Position Statement• Equity Summit• Iris Carl Annual Equity Address• Equity and Publications
– Online issue of JRME– TCM focus issue
• Equity FOY for 2008-09• Equity theme of 2009 Annual Conference and Exposition• And more!!!
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What do you perceive to be the biggest challenges related to equity in mathematics education?
Opening Discussion
NAEP 2007 - Grade 4
HIGHLIGHTS
•Excellence in mathematics education rests on equity—high expectations, respect, understanding, and strong support for all students.
• Policies, practices, attitudes, and beliefs related to mathematics teaching and learning must be assessed continually to ensure that all students have equal access to the resources with the greatest potential to promote learning.
• A culture of equity maximizes the learning potential of all students.
NCTM Position Paper - Equity
NCSM and the PRIME Leadership Framework
What is STAGE 1 Leadership?…
And how do improve?
Big Question #1 – What can I do in the mathematics classroom to ensure…
…that I implement the intended curriculum with needed intervention and make certain that every student is successful?
Big Question #2 – What can I do in the mathematics classroom to ensure…
…that I provide each student with access to relevant, rigorous, and meaningful mathematics experiences?
Let’s take a look at…
3x + 2 = 11
When do students first experience the mathematics needed to find the value of x?
Did you Try?
• I’m thinking of number…
• Cups and Counters or Algebra Tiles
• Representations like Table Methods or “Hoops and Arrows”
• Algebraic Algorithms
• Graphing Calculator
Cups and Counters
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Table Method
X = _____
Multiply by 3
Add 2
= 11
Hoops and Arrows
X=11
Multiply by 3 Add 2
Subtract 2Divide by 3
= 3
Summary of Differentiation
Before you begin to teach a new concept, you have to put a great deal of thought into your audience and their needs.
“Know your stuff, know who you are stuffing, and stuff them elegantly.”
In Conclusion…
• Equity in the Mathematics Classroom is Critical
• Critical thinkers operating outside the box, using the latest technology to identify the needs of students and to capture the interest of the 21st century learner, will win this challenge.
• Resist the path of least resistance. Expect to work hard. Expect to fail as well as to succeed.
• Celebrate radically.
Remember the Daffodil Principle
• 50,000 bulbs,
• one at a time,
• by one woman,
• 2 hands, 2 feet,
• and very little brain.
• Began in 1958