UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE Center for Research on Mathematics and Science Teacher Development William S. Bush Director and Professor of Mathematics Education University of Louisville University of Georgia Mathematics Education Colloquium Series March 27, 2008

University of Louisville Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Teacher Development Established in 2002 Established in 2002 Housed in the College of Education and Human Development Housed in the College of Education and Human Development Center Members Center Members –Mathematics and science educators –Mathematicians and scientists –Research methodologists –K-12 administrators and teachers 2

University of Louisville 3 Purposes of the CRMSTD Conduct research on the development of mathematics and science teachers from the beginning of their preparation program to the end of their career Conduct research on the development of mathematics and science teachers from the beginning of their preparation program to the end of their career Build exemplary models of teacher recruitment, teacher education programs and professional development experiences based on this research Build exemplary models of teacher recruitment, teacher education programs and professional development experiences based on this research Build nationally competitive doctoral programs in mathematics and science education Build nationally competitive doctoral programs in mathematics and science education

University of Louisville 4 Extramural Funding Over $16 million in extramural funding Over $16 million in extramural funding 14 funded projects 14 funded projects Collaborators Collaborators -- University of Kentucky, University of Tennessee, Ohio University, Marshall University, Northern Kentucky University, Western Kentucky University, Morehead State University -- Jefferson County Public Schools (Louisville), Ohio Valley Education Cooperative -- Collaborative for Teaching and Learning -- Kentucky Department of Education --Collaborative for Teaching and Learning

University of Louisville 5 Past Projects Appalachian Collaborative Center for Learning, Assessment, and Instruction in Mathematics (ACCLAIM) Louisville Area Science and Mathematics Alliance for Recruitment and Teacher Education (LA-SMARTER) Urban University Partnership for Mathematics in Mathematics and Science Teaching (U 2 PMAST) The Mathematics Preparation of Kentucky’s Middle School Teachers

University of Louisville 6 Appalachian Collaborative Center for Learning, Instruction, and Assessment in Mathematics (ACCLAIM) NSF Center for Learning and Teaching--5 years starting September 2001 NSF Center for Learning and Teaching--5 years starting September 2001 University of Tennessee, University of Kentucky, Ohio University, Marshall University, University of Louisville University of Tennessee, University of Kentucky, Ohio University, Marshall University, University of Louisville Mission: Cultivation of indigenous leadership capacity for the improvement of school mathematics in rural places Mission: Cultivation of indigenous leadership capacity for the improvement of school mathematics in rural places Collaborative doctoral program in math education Collaborative doctoral program in math education Regional leadership institutes Regional leadership institutes Research blending mathematics and rural education (newsletter) Research blending mathematics and rural education (newsletter)

University of Louisville 7 Louisville Area Science and Mathematics Alliance for Recruitment and Teacher Education Reform (NSF) Redesign and deliver mathematics and science courses for teachers (teams) Redesign and deliver mathematics and science courses for teachers (teams) Establish mathematics/science professional development teams in schools Establish mathematics/science professional development teams in schools Offer alternative certification options in mathematics and science Offer alternative certification options in mathematics and science Actively recruit mathematics and science teachers Actively recruit mathematics and science teachers

University of Louisville 8 Urban University Partnership in Mathematics and Science Teaching ( Urban University Partnership in Mathematics and Science Teaching (UP 2 MAST) (USDOE) Mathematics assessments for middle school teachers Mathematics assessments for middle school teachers--Number/Computation--Geometry/Measurement--Probability/Statistics --Algebraic Ideas Mathematics assessments for elementary teachers Mathematics assessments for elementary teachers --Whole Number/Computation --Rational Number/Computation --Geometry/Measurement--Probability/Statistics/Algebra Science assessments for middle school teachers Science assessments for middle school teachers --Life Science --Physical Science --Earth/Space Science

University of Louisville 9 Mathematics Preparation of Kentucky’s Middle School Teachers Purpose—Compare mathematics preparation of middle school teachers across Kentucky Purpose—Compare mathematics preparation of middle school teachers across Kentucky Data—Course examinations of all mathematics courses required of preservice middle school mathematics majors in six of Kentucky’s state universities Data—Course examinations of all mathematics courses required of preservice middle school mathematics majors in six of Kentucky’s state universities Analysis—Describe the mathematics content and depth on knowledge of each examination item or task Analysis—Describe the mathematics content and depth on knowledge of each examination item or task Findings—(1) required courses differed across universities Findings—(1) required courses differed across universities (2) focus on high priority content differed across courses (2) focus on high priority content differed across courses

University of Louisville 10 Current Projects Improving Algebra Teaching in Middle Schools Improving Algebra Teaching in Middle Schools Formative Assessments in Middle Mathematics Formative Assessments in Middle Mathematics Kentucky Algebra I and Geometry End-of-Course Assessments Kentucky Algebra I and Geometry End-of-Course Assessments

University of Louisville 11 Improving Algebra Teaching in Middle Schools (KDE MSP) Purpose: Improve (1) teacher algebra knowledge; (2) teacher instruction in algebra; (3) teacher beliefs and attitudes; and (4) student achievement in algebra. Purpose: Improve (1) teacher algebra knowledge; (2) teacher instruction in algebra; (3) teacher beliefs and attitudes; and (4) student achievement in algebra. Partners—CRMSTD, Carnegie Learning with Cognitive Tutor, Bridge to Algebra, and Algebra I, and SREB on-line Number and Algebra for Teachers course Partners—CRMSTD, Carnegie Learning with Cognitive Tutor, Bridge to Algebra, and Algebra I, and SREB on-line Number and Algebra for Teachers course Students—KY Gear Up KY 2 students Students—KY Gear Up KY 2 students Professional Development—(1) workshops conducted by Carnegie Learning; (2) course offered by Mike Mays of WVU; (3) regular meetings of participating teachers Professional Development—(1) workshops conducted by Carnegie Learning; (2) course offered by Mike Mays of WVU; (3) regular meetings of participating teachers Research—Quasi-experimental design with control teachers teaching similar courses in same school or district Research—Quasi-experimental design with control teachers teaching similar courses in same school or district

University of Louisville 12 Formative Assessments in Middle Mathematics (FAMM) Purpose: Determine the effects of professional development on using formative assessment on teachers’ knowledge of, beliefs about, and attitudes toward mathematics and on student achievement Purpose: Determine the effects of professional development on using formative assessment on teachers’ knowledge of, beliefs about, and attitudes toward mathematics and on student achievement Participants: 25 teachers in the 16-district Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative and their students Participants: 25 teachers in the 16-district Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative and their students Professional Development: (1) five-day summer workshop; (2) small group meetings—analyze student work, share ideas, review videotapes; and (3) large group meetings—share ideas, teach lessons, share ideas Professional Development: (1) five-day summer workshop; (2) small group meetings—analyze student work, share ideas, review videotapes; and (3) large group meetings—share ideas, teach lessons, share ideas Research—Quasi-experimental design with control teachers teaching similar courses in same school or district Research—Quasi-experimental design with control teachers teaching similar courses in same school or district

University of Louisville 13 Algebra I and Geometry End-of-Course Assessments Purpose: Ensure that (1) all Kentucky students complete rigorous high school mathematics courses and (2) mathematics courses across Kentucky high schools are consistent Purpose: Ensure that (1) all Kentucky students complete rigorous high school mathematics courses and (2) mathematics courses across Kentucky high schools are consistent Two teams of 12 mathematicians, mathematics educators, and K-12 teachers and administrators Two teams of 12 mathematicians, mathematics educators, and K-12 teachers and administrators Teams developed assessment blueprints defining algebra and geometry content and depth of knowledge Teams developed assessment blueprints defining algebra and geometry content and depth of knowledge Teams currently developing items Teams currently developing items Assessments will be piloted and revised in May/June 2008 Assessments will be piloted and revised in May/June 2008

University of Louisville 14 Proposed Projects Predictive Algebra and Number Tests for Teachers Project (PANTT) Predictive Algebra and Number Tests for Teachers Project (PANTT) --enhance the validity of existing teacher assessments to collect evidence for predicting effective teaching in middle school evidence for predicting effective teaching in middle school Geometry Assessments for Secondary Teachers (GAST) Geometry Assessments for Secondary Teachers (GAST) -- develop a knowledge framework describing secondary mathematics teachers’ knowledge of geometry mathematics teachers’ knowledge of geometry -- design assessments that collect validity evidence for predicting effective geometry teaching and improving student achievement effective geometry teaching and improving student achievement in geometry. in geometry.

University of Louisville 15 State Policies and Advocacy Legislation Legislation --House Bill 93 (Establish primary mathematics intervention programs, mathematics teacher coaching programs, Committee programs, mathematics teacher coaching programs, Committee on Mathematics Achievement, Kentucky Center for Mathematics) on Mathematics Achievement, Kentucky Center for Mathematics) --Senate Bill 1 (Eliminate current state assessment system and use norm-referenced assessments and ACT as state assessment) use norm-referenced assessments and ACT as state assessment) Testimony Testimony -- House and Senate Education Committees -- Education Assessment, and Accountability Research Subcommittee Subcommittee -- State Board of Education

University of Louisville 16 Contact Information William S. Bush