On the campus of

          James Madison University

                    June 23-27, 2008

6-12 MATHEMATICS

 

THE 6-12 MATH  ACADEMY IS CLOSED

 

THE 6-12 MATH ACADEMY focus this year is in the areas of algebra, functions, and data analysis. The high school strand will introduce teachers to the new, optional mathematics course, Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis (see below) and strategies for teaching key concepts from that course. The middle school mathematics strand includes sessions that focus on the study of Patterns, Functions, and Algebra and Probability and Statistics. Sessions will focus on standards-based methods for making the content of these two strands accessible to student ts, including the use of graphing calculators and computer software to assist with that instruction.

 

 

 

ACADEMY SCHEDULE

 

 

ACADEMY REQUIREMENTS

 

 

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FUNDING AVAILABLE

to offset costs

of attending this

Academy

 

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Algebra, Functions and Data Analysis: A new high school course

 

In December 2006, the Virginia Department of Education convened a team of secondary mathematics educators and developed a set of proposed Standards of Learning for a new, optional mathematics course.  The new offering, tentatively titled "Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis," is intended to assist students in building more advanced mathematical foundations in preparation for higher level mathematics coursework.  The new course would help students to:

 

  • model real world phenomena using algebra
  • analyze and represent algebraic relationships and junctions using tables, equations, and graphs;
  • translate easily between representations of functions;
  • select and use appropriate statistical methods to analyze data; and
  • develop and evaluate inferences and predictions that are based on data.

 

This course is intended to be above the level of algebra and geometry.  With approval from the Board, this new optional course could be used to satisfy a mathematics credit for graduation.

 

CLOSED  This academy is limited to 70 participants.  CLOSED

 

 

SIM in the Goal of the Content Teaching Academies:

In addition, participants of the 6-12 academies will receive professional development in the Strategic Instruction Model (SIM), a research-validated instructional model, developed by the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning. The Survey Routine and the Recall Enhancement Routine will be offered in these academies.

 

L. Harvey Almarode

Academy Chair

 

Mr. Almarode teaches Mathematics Methods and Strategies for Elementary Teachers in the College of Education at James Madison University.  He has taught various levels of mathematics in the public school system from 8th Grade Mathematics to Pre-calculus but focused mainly on Geometry and Computer Programming.   After completing his Masters Degree in Instructional Technology, he was the K-12 Mathematics and Instructional Technology Supervisor for Augusta County Schools where he began the implementation of the NCTM's standards stressing the use of manipulatives and hands-on mathematics in all grade levels and the integration of computers and technology into all curriculums.  This is his second year of chairing the 6-12 Mathematics Academy.

 

You are invited to visit Mr. Almarode's web page at http://almarolh@googlepages.com

 

 

"EDUCATING WITH

AN EYE TO THE

FUTURE"

 

 

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JUNE 23-27, 2008