Mathematics Center for Educator Development Charles A. Dana Center, UT Austin Mathematics and Science statewide professional development–TEXTEAMS Instructional resources and materials Instructional leadership development– TEKS for Leaders Support for mathematics higher education (preservice and outreach)
Focus on mathematical proficiency for all students
TEKS (written curriculum) Taught TAKS (state-wide testing) The Instructional Program in Texas pre-2002
Goal: Student Learning/ Student Achievement Teaching TEKS Teaching TAKS It’s not about TAKS, it’s about TEKS!
TEXTEAMS Mathematics Institutes Statewide K-12 professional development with an emphasis on … Improving mathematical content knowledge of teachers In-depth attention to the TEKS Connections to classrooms and instructional practice Developed by the Dana Center; funded by TEA.
Mathematics TEXTEAMS Institutes Elementary School PreK-K Institute Rethinking Elementary Mathematics, Parts I & II (new)
Mathematics TEXTEAMS Institutes Middle School Rethinking Middle School Mathematics series: -Proportionality Across the TEKS -Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS -Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS -Geometry Across the TEKS (new) -Statistical Reasoning Across the TEKS (Grades 6-12) (new)
Mathematics TEXTEAMS Institutes High School Algebra I: 2000 and Beyond Geometry: Supporting TEKS and TAKS (new) Algebra II/Precalculus (separate institutes 02-03) Rethinking Secondary Mathematics series: -Algebraic and Geometric Modeling -In-depth Secondary Mathematics -Statistics Across the TEKS (spring 2003) (new)
Sample of Resources for Mathematics TEKS Support available through the Math CED/Dana Center Mathematics Standards in the Classroom, Grades 3-5 and 6-8 (print, CD, web) Algebra I Assessments (print, CD, web) Geometry Assessments (print, CD, web) Algebra II Assessments (coming 02-03) Middle School Proportionality Assessments (coming 02-03) Performance Assessments
Resources for Mathematics TEKS Support available through the Math CED/Dana Center TEXTEAMS institutes, and also: Practice-based Professional Development: **Algebra I Assessments **Geometry Assessments (new) **Algebra II, Middle School Prop0rtionality Assessments (coming 02-03) TEKS for Leaders, including: **Algebra for Leaders **Middle School Mathematics for Leaders **Vertical Teams for Leaders and Facilitators
Mathematics TEKS Toolkit
Dana Center Resources and Support for Mathematics Higher Education Efforts for Outreach and Preservice S 3 MTP Higher Education Website October Preservice Conference University Forum In-Depth Secondary Mathematics TEXTEAMS institute AMES Connections through other grants and initiatives
Where do I go for help? The Charles A. Dana Center Mathematics TEKS Toolkit TEXTEAMS TEKS for Leaders AP Equity Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Texas Mathematics Initiative Education Service Centers District curriculum and instruction staff
Contact information: Susan Hudson Hull Mathematics Director, Charles A. Dana Center (512) Presentation available in Information Especially for Higher Education faculty::