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County Mathematics Leadership Teams Webinar. March 18, 2009. Agenda – March 18 Webinar . Welcome Mastering Mathematics Through Relevant Applications – Carla Williamson Updates – WVDE Mathematics Initiatives – Lou Maynus Counties share updates on Quantiles PD and other PD in mathematics.
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County Mathematics Leadership Teams Webinar March 18, 2009
Agenda – March 18 Webinar • Welcome • Mastering Mathematics Through Relevant Applications – Carla Williamson • Updates – WVDE Mathematics Initiatives – Lou Maynus • Counties share updates on Quantiles PD and other PD in mathematics. • Wiki Assignment (One Question to Answer) • Preview of April webinar
Mastering Mathematics Through Relevant Applications Carla Williamson
The Rigor/Relevance Framework K N O W L E D G E T A X O N O M Y 6 5 4 3 2 1 Evaluation C Assimilation D Adaptation Synthesis Analysis Application A Acquisition B Application Understanding Awareness 1 2 3 4 5 Apply across disciplines Apply to real world predictable situations Apply to real-world unpredictable situations Knowledge Apply in discipline APPLICATION MODEL International Center for Leadership in Education
Math Teachers Beware! Evaluate. Let x = 2 and y = -3 3xy-12y2 Although the word evaluate is located at a level 6 on the knowledge taxonomy, this question does not require students to think at a high level. This question is a traditional “plug and chug” exercise.
Another Caution for Math Teachers Content Knowledge When teaching concepts and skills to students for the first time, it is important to remember that what is easy for the teacher is challenging to the student
The Rigor/Relevance Framework Quadrant C Assimilation Quadrant D Adaptation K N O W L E D G E T A X O N O M Y 6 5 4 3 2 1 Evaluation Synthesis Analysis Application Distinguish rational and irrational numbers. Understanding Awareness Quadrant A Acquisition Quadrant B Application 1 2 3 4 5 Apply across disciplines Apply to real world predictable situations Apply to real-world unpredictable situations Knowledge Apply in discipline APPLICATION MODEL
The Rigor/Relevance Framework Quadrant C Assimilation Quadrant D Adaptation K N O W L E D G E T A X O N O M Y 6 5 4 3 2 1 Evaluation Synthesis Analysis Application Understanding Calculate medical dosages for different weight animals Awareness Quadrant A Acquisition Quadrant B Application 1 2 3 4 5 Apply across disciplines Apply to real world predictable situations Apply to real-world unpredictable situations Knowledge Apply in discipline APPLICATION MODEL
The Rigor/Relevance Framework Quadrant C Assimilation Quadrant D Adaptation K N O W L E D G E T A X O N O M Y Evaluation 6 5 4 3 2 1 Synthesis Analysis Solve quadratic equations and linear inequalities Application Understanding Awareness Quadrant A Acquisition Quadrant B Application 1 2 3 4 5 Apply across disciplines Apply to real world predictable situations Apply to real-world unpredictable situations Knowledge Apply in discipline APPLICATION MODEL
The Rigor/Relevance Framework Quadrant C Assimilation Quadrant D Adaptation K N O W L E D G E T A X O N O M Y 6 5 4 3 2 1 Evaluation Synthesis Create formulas to predict changes in stock market values Analysis Application Understanding Awareness Quadrant A Acquisition Quadrant B Application 1 2 3 4 5 Apply across disciplines Apply to real world predictable situations Apply to real-world unpredictable situations Knowledge Apply in discipline APPLICATION MODEL
The Rigor/Relevance Framework D C Evaluation 6 5 4 3 2 1 • Determine how much harder you need to hit an uphill putt • Design a set of golf clubs customized for launch and ball flight options K N O W L E D G E T A X O N O M Y • Solve quadratic equations • Factor polynomials Synthesis Analysis A B Application • Collect data from the speedometer of your automobile and calculate your average speed • Determine the exit pocket of a pool ball when hit Understanding • Solve linear equations • Factor numbers using rules of divisibility Awareness 1 2 3 4 5 Apply across disciplines Apply to real world predictable situations Apply to real-world unpredictable situations Knowledge Apply in discipline APPLICATION MODEL
In a recent report from the Raytheon Company it was reported that 84% of middle school students would rather clean their rooms, take out the garbage, or go to the dentist than do their math homework.
Traditional, lecture-based classrooms are no longer adequate to prepare students for a highly technological society.
Learners in the 21st century need to be captured through interactive experiences.
The Rigor/Relevance Framework D C Evaluation 6 5 4 3 2 1 create a formula spreadsheet with recipe ingredients that increase or decrease according to number of people feeding. solve multiplication and division problems using multiple strategies and justify the procedures selected K N O W L E D G E T A X O N O M Y Synthesis Analysis A B Application triple your recipe for 12-15 cookies and distribute evenly among your classmates. recall basic multiplication facts and corresponding division facts Understanding Awareness 1 2 3 4 5 Apply across disciplines Apply to real world predictable situations Apply to real-world unpredictable situations Knowledge Apply in discipline APPLICATION MODEL
The Rigor/Relevance Framework D C Evaluation 6 5 4 3 2 1 derive the special right triangle relationships (i.e. 30-60-90, 45-45-90) build a scale model of a tree design for the Urban Art project and prove how you ensure it will remain stable in the outdoors K N O W L E D G E T A X O N O M Y Synthesis Analysis A B Application determine the length of ladder needed to reach an upstairs window 25 ft above ground safely. state the Pythagorean Theorem and plug in the values for the variables given a triangle. Understanding Awareness 1 2 3 4 5 Apply across disciplines Apply to real world predictable situations Apply to real-world unpredictable situations Knowledge Apply in discipline APPLICATION MODEL
The Rigor/Relevance Framework K N O W L E D G E T A X O N O M Y 6 5 4 3 2 1 Evaluation C Assimilation D Adaptation Synthesis Analysis Application A Acquisition B Application Understanding Awareness 1 2 3 4 5 Apply across disciplines Apply to real world predictable situations Apply to real-world unpredictable situations Knowledge Apply in discipline APPLICATION MODEL International Center for Leadership in Education
County Updates – Your turn • Quantile Professional Development • Other Mathematics PD taking place in your county • Questions and Comments
Wiki Assignment Go to http://wiki.k12.wv.us/cmlt/doku.php?id=countymlt Answer the following: List mathematics professional development or technical assistance that your leadership team has provided to your county during the 2008-2009 school year. If you are not providing leadership in mathematics to your county, what obstacles do you have (time, money…)? We will be mailing the book “Mind Set” with a book study guide for your use. Please record one address on the wiki site for us to send the books to your county.
Preview of April 15th Webinar • Getting Ready for the Mathematics Textbook Adoption • Quality Standards-based Mathematics Instruction • Informal Math Assessment • RTI in Mathematics • Algebra Support Course – What does it look like? • Next steps for County Math Leadership Teams
A Picture of Dedication to the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics