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The Math Factor Nancy Davies ndavies@orchardhouse.org. Math as a Deciding Factor. Overview At the Middle School Level Within the United States Globally. Percentage of Classroom Time Spent on Topics: Global Comparison. Data from: Mintz, 2008. The Landscape. Of middle school girls
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Math as a Deciding Factor • Overview • At the Middle School Level • Within the United States • Globally
Percentage of Classroom Time Spent on Topics: Global Comparison Data from: Mintz, 2008
The Landscape • Of middle school girls • Of middle school girls and math
Trophy Traps • Grade Inflation • Acceleration • Gifted and Talented
Comparison of “A” Averages & SAT Scores over Time Data from: Wells, 2006 Twenge, 2009
Strategies that Make a Difference • Mindset (Dweck, 2006) • Responses & Questions (Sadker, M., Sadker, D., Zittleman,K. R., 1994, 2009) • Problems & Solutions: Expanding Both • Writing • Metacognition • Working Spatially • Cooperation, Individual Accountability, & Role Models • Mental Math & Basic Facts • Handling “I don’t know.” • Praise • Meaning • Know the Learner
Learning from the World: What Exceptional Math Programs Have to Teach Us • Curriculum Focus • Teachers as Professionals • Cultural Values
Summary • Math is important. • Success in math for females has powerful consequences in identity formation, educational opportunities, job options, and economic potential. • Middle school math for girls sets the stage for long-term success. • There are gender and brain influences that make a difference. • There are strategies and curricular choices that can be directed for the benefit of girls. • Math education in the United States needs intensive care. • With focus and intention, we can make a difference. • As our students go, our world goes.
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