Grade+8+Professional+Development

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K-8 Mathematics: What’s the Big Idea?
Many teachers are interested in changing the way they teach mathematics. In this workshop learn some mathematics yourself, as well as new and creative ways to teach in your classroom. []

Private Universe Project in Mathematics
Research shows that children often invent complex mathematical concepts, even at young ages. This workshop explores how math teaching can be structured to encourage those inventions, turn students on to math, and improve achievement. []

Teaching Math
A Video Library, 5-8, http://www.learner.org/resources/series33.htm teachers reveal their strategies for improving their students' understanding of mathematical concepts.

See real middle school teachers incorporating the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards into their lessons, while learning as much about teaching as their students do about math. The programs demonstrate how teachers guide and assess student understanding, and offer strategies for keeping students motivated and engaged at this critical age.

Learning Math
When teachers have a deep conceptual understanding of mathematics, it can help their students develop strong mathematical skills and knowledge. //Learning Math// is a series of five multimedia, college-level courses designed to teach mathematics content to elementary and middle school teachers. Organized around the content standards developed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), the courses cover Number and Operations; Patterns, Functions, and Algebra; Geometry; Measurement; and Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability.
 * Official registration is not required, the courses can be completed online at any time.**

Overall Objectives
 * To help teachers better understand mathematics content
 * To provide engaging explorations of mathematics using video, interactive activities, and problem solving
 * To encourage teachers to view mathematics as more than rote sets of rules and procedures

Mathematics Illuminated
Mathematics Illuminated is an integrated-media resource (coordinated videos, online texts, web interactive activities, and group activities) created for adult learners and high school teachers. The series covers the broad scope of human knowledge through the study of math and its relevance in the world today. It reaches beyond formulas and computations to explore the math of patterns, symmetry, relationships, multiple dimensions, and more, all the while uncovering the secrets and hidden delights of the ever-evolving world of mathematics.

The information and activities will help all learners solidify unfamiliar and/or complex concepts by delving into the "why" and not just the "how" of approaching mathematical questions. Mathematics Illuminated explores many of the great historical figures in mathematics and the problems they confronted; it also introduces you to some of the fascinating people who are embracing and studying today's emerging questions. Mathematics Illuminated provides an overview of how the content of the course connects and supports national standards in math. Using these materials, teachers can simultaneously build content knowledge and explore and engage with new mathematical applications.

=APEC HR Development Working Group on Math Ed= International comparison studies have found significantly different levels of achievement and practice in mathematics education in the East and West. The pressing issue is how to combine the best of both systems.
 * Asian educational systems generally produce students with a strong grasp of the content knowledge, with higher scores on the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).
 * Western systems have strengths in applying knowledge to real life situations. Many Western economies are among the most scientifically innovative in terms of such indicators as new scientific patents.


 * [|Instruction]**: strategies to help teachers emphasizing [|Singapore Math] the Japanese professional development process called [|Lesson Study].

[|Classroom Innovations through Lesson Study], provides videos of research lessons highlighting this process with segment by segment analysis.

[|Multiplication] (Grade 3, Japan) [|Thinking Systematically] (Grade 6, Japan) [|Area of the Circle] (Grade 5, Japan) [|Whole Number Categorization] (Grade 5, Japan) [|Multiply and Divide Fractions] (Grade 6, Japan) [|Decimal Numbers] (Grade 5, Japan) [|Quadrilaterals] (Singapore) [|Sides of Squares and the symbol ‘√’] (Grade 7, U.S.A.) [|Interpreting the graph of the derivative of a function] (Grade 11, U.S.A.) [|Does the area of the quadrilateral change?] (Grade 6, U.S.A.) [|How many cards do we need to display the dates?] (Grade 3, U.S.A.)
 * Videos of Lesson Study Research Lessons:**


 * List of the available [|research lesson videos.]**


 * [|Standards]**: sample standards (in English) from 9 APEC economies with comparative analyses.

=Assessment PD=

=Differentiated Instruction PD=

=Educational Research (Recorded) Webinars=

=Geometer's Sketchpad=
 * [[image:http://c1.wikicdn.com/i/mime/32/application/pdf.png width="32" height="32" link="http://yukon-ed-mathematics-pd.wikispaces.com/file/view/The+Geometer%27s+Sketchpad+Professional+Development+Workshop+Guide.pdf"]] [|The Geometer's Sketchpad Professional Development Workshop Guide.pdf]

=Math Solutions (Marilyn Burns)=

Coaching
Experts in mathematics professional development will discuss and answer your questions about improving teacher effectiveness, student learning, and test results. Discussion Topics: Featuring: Kathy Kallmyer, Math Coach Nagel Middle School, Forest Hills Local Schools, Cincinnati, Ohio Carolyn Felux, Education Director Math Solutions Moderated by: Patty Clark, Education Specialist, Math Solutions Originally aired: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 @ 11:00 AM PST This event is now archived and can be viewed @ @http://www.mathsolutions.com/index.cfm?page=wp10&crid=413.
 * Key elements of an effective coaching program
 * Implementing a coaching program
 * Funding your coaching program

Professional Learning Communities
Experts in mathematics professional development will discuss and answer your questions about improving teacher effectiveness, student learning, and test results. What are the three big ideas that drive effective PLCs? Featuring: Cathy L. Seeley Author of Faster Isn't Smarter: Messages About Math, Teaching, and Learning in the 21st Century Past President of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Moderated by: Patty Clark, Education Specialist, Math Solutions Originally aired: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 @ 11:00 AM PST This event is now archived and can be viewed @ @http://www.mathsolutions.com/index.cfm?page=wp10&crid=413 on a Windows-based machine.
 * Ensuring that students learn
 * Focusing on results
 * Creating a culture of collaboration

Differentiation
Experts in mathematics professional development will discuss and answer your questions about improving teacher effectiveness, student learning, and test results. Discussion Topics: Originally aired: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 @ 11:00 AM PST This event is now archived and can be viewed @ @http://www.mathsolutions.com/index.cfm?page=wp10&crid=413 on a Windows-based machine.
 * Essential strategies and skills for effective differentiated instruction in the K–8 math classroom
 * How to develop and sustain a culture that supports differentiated instruction in your school or district

English Language Learners
Experts in mathematics professional development will discuss and answer your questions about improving teacher effectiveness, student learning, and test results. Discussion Topics: Originally aired: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 11:00 AM PST This event is now archived and can be viewed @ @http://www.mathsolutions.com/index.cfm?page=wp10&crid=413 on a Windows-based machine.
 * How to best support your mainstream teachers who have ELL students in their math classrooms
 * Classroom tested strategies and lesson planning for effective K–5 math instruction in the regular classroom
 * How math instruction can help the teaching and learning of English language skills

=Nelson Math Focus= The publisher has no online opportunities at this time.

=NCTM=

Pairing Podcasts & Journal Articles

 * Several sessions from NCTM’s 2009 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., have been turned into podcasts and paired with an article from one of NCTM’s school journals. These podcasts are now available for download to your computer or MP3 player. YTA & YEU members can ask me to purchase them a copy of the article of their choice by sending me a quick note @ Paula.Thompson@yesnet.yk.ca.

E-Seminars Schedule and Desciptions (Live Events)

 * Most E-Seminars are 1-hour in length. Get more information on [|how E-Seminars work].
 * Live E-Seminar Schedule

E-Seminars ANYTIME
>> [|Purchase] >> This seminar will focus on the relationship between the nature of the mathematical tasks in which students engage and what students ultimately learn about what mathematics is and how one does it. Specifically, the seminar will focus on the cognitive demands of mathematical tasks, how these demands can change during instruction, and why maintaining the high level demands of tasks is critical to student learning. Participants will have opportunity to engage in an analysis of two tasks, to analyze several short vignettes of classroom instruction, and to consider research that makes salient the impact of tasks on learning. >> [|Purchase] >> Workshop participants will be presented with methodology, activities, and strategies that can lead to improved number sense in students. The focus of this session will be to discuss the difference between and the relationship of computational proficiency and number sense. Content included in the presentation will be whole number computation, fractions and decimals.
 * With the purchase of an E-Seminar ANYTIME, you will receive a recording of the E-Seminar, as well as, a site facilitator guide.
 * Get a closer look at hot topics in math education with these onetime 60-minute online seminars presented by experienced math educators. [|more >>]
 * E-Seminar ANYTIME [|topics]
 * Here are a couple of examples:
 * Effective Mathematics Instruction: The Role of Mathematical Tasks (K-12) with [|Margaret S. Smith], University of Pittsburg, Pittsburgh, PA
 * Why Don’t My Students Have Number Sense? (Grades 6-8) with [|Eric Milou], Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

Live E-Workshops Schedule & Description (Live Events)

 * Most E-Workshops include a follow-up session to reflect and discuss the impact of the activities on student learning and to explore some additional activities. Get more information on [|how E-Workshops work].
 * Live E-Workshop Schedule

=Workshops Delivered by Ms. Paula Thompson= Once enough people have expressed an interest in any one of these workshops, I will make it happen!

Book Studies
If you are a YTA or YEU member of this wiki, you can put your name on the list of educators who are interested in participating in a book study! If you are not a member of this wiki yet, then click on the join link above. To become a member of this wiki so that you can add you name, click "Join This Wiki."

 Teaching Student-Centred Mathematics Grades 5-8 Book Study (More Information)

 Elementary & Middle School Mathematics Teaching Developmentally K-8 Book Study (More Information)

Workshops That Utilize Box Cars & One-Eyed Jacks Resources

 * Family Math Night (7-9) Register here for the next workshop.
 * Math Games School Visit With Model Lessons (K-12) Register here for the next workshop.
 * All Hands On Deck (4-9) Register here for the next workshop.
 * Power Play Place Value Games For Kids (4-9) Register here for the next workshop.
 * Box Cars & One-Eyed Jacks (1-9 French) Register here for the next workshop.
 * @Radical Math! (Grades 6-12) Register here for the next workshop.

Workshops That Utilize Popular Television Programs
Texas Instruments partnered with CBS, in association with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), to develop educational resources based on the hit series NUMB3RS. In this 1.5-3 hour workshop, participants will watch an episode of NUMB3RS. Classroom activities based on the mathematics from the episode will be completed. Register here for the next workshop.
 * NUMB3RS 4CTIVITI3S (Numbers Activities)**

=TED: Ideas Worth Spreading= [|Dan Meyer on Math Class Needs A Makeover]

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