Math Teacher Leaders - You are there for Students’ Mathematics Learning 31 August 2011 Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation. Hank Kepner National Council of Teachers of Mathematics University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee Public Schools

Distributed Leadership Student Learning Continuum Teacher Learning Continuum Mathematics Framework

Roles and Responsibilities Comprehensive Math Science Plan Curriculum Guides, K-12 District Pacing Guides, K-12 Instructional Design Template Coaching: support, collaboration, reflection, professional growth Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation

As an MTL in multiple schools - Feelings of Apprehension, Anxiety in each. If you don’t let these go to excess, that’s not a bad feeling. One I faced every year when I accepted responsibility for helping a class of students learn math. As a middle/high school teacher, an anxiety I faced in each of 5 classes – each different. Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation

Do your initial homework on the sites Avoid making quick judgments, accepting hearsay, or adopting preconceived notions Meet everyone possible with an open hand and eagerness to support and work with them in their role. Establish your credibility, resources, work ethic as -- part of 1 st impression Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation

Establish a routine and home-base for on-going contact and interactions even when you are not in the building. Start building a mathematics team with the engagement of principal, Learning Team, math gurus…. Set shared priorities! Find opportunities to support and assist in math planning, assessments, and lessons - to be shared with staff Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation

Your Roles and Responsibilities At times, A Paradox District responsibility to support the CMSP and its implementation School responsibility to support the leaders and staff to improve mathematics instruction. All year: sharing, refinement, and resolution with your MTS &cohort Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation

Your Personal Priorities Establish a work area for your professional responsibilities, planning, reflection. Establish zones for your work A quiet place to do substantive planning, study, research, communication, reflection. Visible location(s) where colleagues know they can access you. Build a schedule to ensure you can get your work done. Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation

One major Priority: Listen! Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation

In almost every class period I have taught, I learned something from my students – when I took the time & effort to listen. This applies to your role in each of your assigned schools! Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation

In listening, give colleagues space: Learn “what to hear” and “what to ignore.” Reflect on what you are hearing – Be sure it is your colleague’s voice, concern, need – not yours. Know when to back-off and let your colleague regain composure. When to join in – as a learner. Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation

Your colleagues’ understandings (sometimes misunderstandings) and perceptions are their personally evolving mathematical and instructional ideas - Ideas to be molded Not as deficits to “fix” or chastise Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation

As an MTL, you are in the school as a resource == And remember - that in everything you do, “We are in this together!” Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation

Your resources are in this room! The MPS Math Team The resources of the MMP Your colleagues with experiences across the district and current curriculum materials and Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation

Three Instructional Tools Curriculum Guides K-12 including the domains, clusters, and standards of the Common Core Math Standards. District Pacing Guides K-12 Instructional Design Lesson Planning Template K-12 Launch-Explore-Summarize-Apply 15

Instructional Design a consistent framework including time allocations Mathematics & Science Launch --Elicit --Engage Explore --Explore Summarize --Explain --Elaborate Apply --Evaluate --Extend

17 Using the Instructional Tools Knowing where to find the information is just as important as knowing the information.

WISCONSIN Assessment SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium Students can explain & apply math concepts and carry out math procedures with precision & fluency. Students can frame and solve a range of complex problems in pure and applied math Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation

Students can clearly & precisely construct viable arguments to support their own reasoning & critique reasoning of others. Students: can analyze complex, real-world scenarios can use math models to interpret and solve problems. Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation

Ms. Olsen is having a new house built on Ash Road. She is designing a sidewalk from Ash Road to her front door. She wants the sidewalk to have an end in the shape of an isosceles trapezoid, as shown. The contractor charges a fee of $200 plus $12 per square foot of sidewalk. Based on the diagram, what will the contractor charge Ms. Olsen? Show your work or explain how you found your answer. Standards 7.G.6, 7.NS.3, 8.G.7 Math Practices 1, 5.

Today is about building your Familiarity with district resources School, team, & personal leadership Continuing to expand your mathematical knowledge base GO FOR IT! Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation