Description :  

“Making Mathematics Meaningful (M³) for Elementary Teachers” is a three year partnership between CATALyST/Louisiana Tech and all LINCS/LaSIP elementary schools in Regions VII and VIII.  A total of 60 elementary teachers grades 1-6 divided into two regional groups participate in the program. Project goals include 1) increased mathematics content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge for participants, 2) implementation of newly learned instructional and assessment skills in participants’ classrooms, 3) establishment of an electronic learning community, and 4) preparation of teacher participants as reflective practitioners. Nationally recognized mathematics curricular materials are incorporated. Program components include a 12-day Summer Institute; five, day-long academic year workshops; two independent projects; a year-long electronic learning community; and classroom visits and model lessons.  Based on current needs assessment completed by school system personnel and LINCS coordinators from each region, Year 1 content focus is number/number relationship and measurement.  Year 2 and 3 content focus will be determined after analysis of additional school system data.  Independent projects for Year 1 involve teachers in action research on implementation of project materials.  Year 2 projects focus on analysis of student work.  Year 3 projects focus on lesson study.  Three hours college credit is offered to participants who complete all course requirements.

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Principal Investigator:  Ramsey, Linda  --  Biological Sciences

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Funding Agencies:  BESE through LaSIP

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Amount Awarded:  $44,000

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Start Period:  04/01/2004

End Period:  06/15/2005