Making Connections

Overview A framework Previous work Current work

Teaching ~ Learning ~ Assessing Mathematics Teacher Student Cohen & Ball (1999) Curriculum

Teacher Student Beliefs Assessment Content Instruction Interventions Management Readiness Interests Learning Profile Content Processes Products Curriculum Zooming in …

Zooming in Farther… Teacher Students Beliefs: Equity High Standards for All Assessment: Assessment of, for, as Learning Planning with the end in mind Content: Conceptual Understanding Developmental Continua Making Connections Instruction: Instructional Strategies / Tactics Lesson Design Community of Learners Flexible Groups Differentiated Instruction Framing Questions Scaffolding Interventions/ Remediation: Diagnosis Selection of strategies and materials Models & measures Management: Classroom Management Time Management Materials Management Resources Management Readiness: Prior Learning Physical & Intellectual factors Social & Emotional factors Interests: Relevance Peer groups Learning Profile: Attitudes Language & Cultural Differences Gender Differences IEPs Learning Styles / Multiple Intelligences Content: Focus on Important Concepts & Skills Developmental Continua ICT & Concrete Materials Processes: Knowledge & Understanding Thinking Application Communication Products: Instructional materials Student work Curriculum

Zooming Out… Adapted from Carroll & Mumme (2004) Teacher Facilitator Teacher CurriculumStudent

and Out Again… Adapted from Ball, Carroll, Mumme (2005) Facilitator Lead Facilitator

Broadening the Focus Adapted from Ball, Carroll, Mumme (2005) Leader Leader of Leaders

The Ministry’s Work Researching Monitoring Effectiveness Principles and Standards Facilitating System Effectiveness Goals and Results Developing Policy Planning and Reporting Parameters Coherence Making Strategies and Priorities Frameworks Making Sense Making Connections Research Recommendations Support Materials Professional Learning Funding Boards Monitor Effectiveness

7–9 Math TIPS December 1-2, 2003 Good for all: necessary for some Collaborative Focused on Teaching ~ Learning ~ Assessing Sustained over time

Expert Panel Report June 15-16, 2004 Closing the Gap Professional Learning Using Information Leadership Family and Community Innovation Research

Notable Strategies Closing the Gap Differentiating Instruction Assessing for Learning

Notable Strategies Differentiating Instruction Assessing for Learning Closing the Gap Nov.30-Dec.1, 2004

Ministry Supports, TIPS4RM ESL Math TIPS Video-on-demand Program Planning Guides for PRISMStay Tuned New PD:TIPS4RM and ESL Math TIPS