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Operation: Algebra

Operation: Algebra. Collaborating to collect and assemble quality math content for understanding and applying basic algebra . Participants. Joann Flick, Agency for Instructional Technology, jflick@ait.net Laura Hunter, Utah Education Network lhunter@uen.org

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Operation: Algebra

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  1. Operation: Algebra Collaborating to collect and assemble quality math content for understanding and applying basic algebra

  2. Participants • Joann Flick, Agency for Instructional Technology, jflick@ait.net • Laura Hunter, Utah Education Network lhunter@uen.org • Linda Hanson, Wisconsin Educational Communications Board lhanson@ecb.state.wi.us • Sandy Pelham, Florida Knowledge Network Sandy.Pelham@fldoe.org • Danny Henley, KERA dhenley@kera.org

  3. Introduction • NCTM focal points (Sept 2006) • the use of the mathematics to solve problems; • an application of logical reasoning to justify procedures and solutions; and • an involvement in the design and analysis of multiple representations to learn, make connections among, and communicate about the ideas within and outside of mathematics.

  4. Introduction Students need: • to assess and apply correct mathematical processes • to be persistent and explore different ways to view a problem • to recognize when a selected solution won’t work • to be able to adjust strategies and check their solutions

  5. Introduction Teachers need: • to provide multiple representations of math concepts • to motivate learners to engage in algebra • to assess the success of their practice and make adjustments • to make connections from classroom algebra to real-life

  6. Concept Themes • Algebraic operations • Equations & inequalities • Linear equations

  7. Resource Areas Four separate goals/two different audiences: • Professional development for teachers • Motivating students by showing real-life applications of math in careers • Modeling persistence & creativity for learners • Visualizations/animations/simulations

  8. Conceptual Outline Concept Themes+ Topics for Resource Area materials = a calibrated way to assemble and utilize resources to address this need

  9. Professional Development • Motivating learners • Productive and diagnostic assessments • Real-life applications of algebra • Project-based learning • Action research

  10. Motivating Learners KERA’s leadership • Samples of career profiles: • Construction • Agriculture • Manufacturing • Hospitality/travel • Design • Engineering • Retail • Natural Resource Management

  11. Modeling • Making pictures • Using models • Using graphs & tables • Testing a solution • Rethinking a problem • Explaining why formulas work

  12. Visualization/Animation/Simulation • Real-world applications • Rates and ratios • Distributive property • Visualizing literal equations • Graph linear equation values • Define slope • Direct variation • Point-slope

  13. References • High School graduation requirements: Mathematics (2005). Prepared by the Education Commission of the States, Denver: CO. Retrieved July 23, 2006 from: http://mb2.ecs.org/reports/Report.aspx?id=900 • Hodgins, W. (2003). The next big thing is getting small (report on presentation at the 2003 AECT Convention, Anaheim, CA). TechTrends Volume 48 Number1. • Merrill, M. D. (2001). First principals of instruction. (Submitted for publication to Educational Technology Research and Development). • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, The (2006). Curriculum focal points for prekindergarten through grade 8 mathematics: a quest for coherence. Reston, VA: NCTM. • NTTI; Thirteen/WNET (2006). Retrieved April 25, 2006 from: http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/ntti/ • National Research Council (2000). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience and school. Washington, D.C National Academies Press. • Seely Brown, J. (1999). Learning, Working, and Playing in the Digital Age. Retrieved 040806 from: http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/sci_edu/seelybrown/ • Wiley, D., editor (2002). Instructional use of learning objects, the. Bloomington, IN: Association for Educational Communication & Technology/Agency for Instructional Technology

  14. For more information: Contact jflick@ait.net

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