TAP Math: Teachers and Administrators Partnering for Mathematics Learning Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant (DPI)

Teachers and Administrators Partnering for Mathematics Learning 2 Focus of All MSP Projects Increase student achievement True for mathematics projects and true for science projects Vehicle to increase achievement is via improving content and pedagogical knowledge of mathematics and science teachers (and administrators) through professional development

Teachers and Administrators Partnering for Mathematics Learning 3 TAP Math Goals Increase mathematics content knowledge of lead teachers and administrators that is essential for K-8 students (Emphasis on new ideas in Common Core State Standards) Increase the school-level student achievement in mathematics

Teachers and Administrators Partnering for Mathematics Learning 4 Goals Improve school-wide classroom instruction of the mathematics curriculum (Common Core State Standards) Develop sustainable partnerships between and among TAP Math’s higher education faculty, consultants, participating districts, and individual schools

Teachers and Administrators Partnering for Mathematics Learning 5 Activities of School Leadership Teams Professional development on formative assessment and Lenses on Learning: Focusing on Mathematical Thinking delivered by pairs of well-qualified leaders Mathematics content course (focus on Common Core State Standards) delivered by university faculty

Teachers and Administrators Partnering for Mathematics Learning 6 Activities of School Leadership Teams On-line professional development for mathematics (CCSS) and support for school initiatives (i.e., PLC’s) Annual symposium at Meredith College with a national speaker Creation of one or two special First In Math® school teams (at no cost to school)

Teachers and Administrators Partnering for Mathematics Learning 7 Activities of School Leadership Teams Participation in NCCTM Leadership Seminar & Fall Conference in focus year (grant provides support up to $500/teacher for each lead teacher) Documentation of current mathematics initiatives within the school and activities that support faculties in using formative assessment

Teachers and Administrators Partnering for Mathematics Learning 8 Activities of School Leadership Teams During focus year implement one or more new strategies for improving student attitudes and achievement in math Continue these through the second year and report about the activities via the TAP Math website

Teachers and Administrators Partnering for Mathematics Learning 9 Common Core State Standards Standards of Mathematical Practice Change from 5 Strands to comprehensive integration of mathematical ideas making their connections explicit (domains) More opportunities for students to make sense of, understand, and apply the relationships between and among mathematical concepts

Teachers and Administrators Partnering for Mathematics Learning 10 Alignment: School Executive and Teacher Standards TAP Math TAP Math is designed to accomplish the components listed below. Executive Standards TAP Math supports the Executive Standards in its focus on leadership. Teacher Standards TAP Math supports demonstration of the Teacher Standards. Develop a vision of quality mathematics instruction  TAP Math Targeted Activities  TAP Math Online PD  TAP Math resources  Lenses On Learning (LOL) Sessions 1-8 Standard I: Strategic Leadership  Create conditions for re- imagining school’s vision, mission, and goals in 21 st Century  Create a climate of inquiry  Develop pathway to reach vision Standard I:Teachers demonstrate Leadership  Demonstrate leadership in the school

Teachers and Administrators Partnering for Mathematics Learning 11 Common Core State Standards KindergartenFirst GradeSecond Grade Counting and Cardinality Operations and Algebraic Thinking Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base Ten Measurement and Data Geometry

Teachers and Administrators Partnering for Mathematics Learning 12 Common Core State Standards Third GradeFourth GradeFifth Grade Operation and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base Ten Number and Operations- Fractions Measurement and Data Geometry

Teachers and Administrators Partnering for Mathematics Learning 13 Common Core State Standards Sixth GradeSeventh GradeEighth Grade Ratios and Proportional Relationships The Number System Expressions and Equations Functions Geometry Statistics and Probability

Teachers and Administrators Partnering for Mathematics Learning 14 S tandards of M athematical P ractice Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them Reason abstractly and quantitatively Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others Model with mathematics

Teachers and Administrators Partnering for Mathematics Learning 15 S tandards of M athematical P ractice Use appropriate tools strategically Attend to precision Look for and make use of structure Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

Teachers and Administrators Partnering for Mathematics Learning 16 Summary of PD Administrators=5.5 days + on-line reflections and annual symposium Lead teachers=same + 5 content days and NCCTM Fall Conference Building activities and on-line reports Year 2 on-line follow- up