Associates for Educational Success: Mathematical Professional Staff Develop http://www.mathpd.com Associates for Educational Success: Mathematical Professional Staff Develop Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:41:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 What does great mathematics instruction look like? http://www.mathpd.com/2009/09/click-here-to-see-quality-math-in-action/ http://www.mathpd.com/2009/09/click-here-to-see-quality-math-in-action/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:28:53 +0000 admin http://www.mathpd.com/?p=41 Change begins with transforming the “end” that educators are aiming toward. Take a look at what high standards really means: children thinking reasoning, solving problems, and communicating while using skills flexibly.

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  • Help teachers bring standards to life, and use assessment data to design appropriate learning experiences
  • Target instruction for low-income, English Language Learners, and discover how to challenge gifted learners:
  • Boost teacher effectiveness and help principals leverage their system for success
  • Transform struggling schools through innovative school interventions
  • Build on the system that you presently have for sustainable gains

Don’t just hope—take that important first step now!

]]> http://www.mathpd.com/2009/09/use-of-arra-funding/feed/ 0 The National Mathematics Advisory Panel http://www.mathpd.com/2008/10/the-national-mathematics-advisory-panel/ http://www.mathpd.com/2008/10/the-national-mathematics-advisory-panel/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:08:08 +0000 admin http://www.mathpd.com/?p=7 The National Mathematics Advisory Panel was charged in 2006 with making recommendations for improving mathematics. Its final report titled, “Foundations for Success,” was released in March of 2008. The report upholds the past direction supported by The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and we are pleased that its findings also correspond with the goals and strategies of Associates of Educational Success..

In essence, the report highlighted these issues of concern:

  • Streamlining the Curriculum
  • Factors That Boost Mathematical Achievement
  • The Importance of Effective Teachers
  • Research and Teachers’ Judgement Should Influence Instruction
  • Improving the NAEP and State Assessments
  • Building Research Capacity

While many of these issues are not new to educators, the panels’ findings further supports the direction in professional development and curriculum design that we have been advocating in schools.
For more detailed information use the following link: final report or
http://www.nctm.org/NMPresponse.aspx.

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