1. 1 Teaching Teachers Mathematics May 30 - June 1, 2007 Mathematical Sciences Research Institute Workshop sponsored by Mathematical Sciences Research Institute, National Science Foundation, Math for America, the Noyce Foundation, Texas Instruments, and the Center for Proficiency in Teaching Mathematics (University of Michigan)‏

2. 2 Main Questions of this Workshop How can courses and programs for teachers be designed and structured so as to increase teachers’ mathematical knowledge for teaching? What are the features, strengths, and drawbacks of different approaches? What materials exist for use in teaching teachers mathematics? What are their features? What is known about their usability and effectiveness? Who teaches teachers mathematics and how is their work supported? What can we learn about the factors that enhance the teaching of mathematics for teachers?

3. 3 Challenges of Teaching Teachers Mathematics – What mathematical content, skills, practices and habits to teach – How to teach that mathematics effectively – How to support instructors/professional developers to teach this mathematics well

4. 4 Today How do different materials support efforts to respond to these challenges? What are the common themes –– and the most striking differences –– in the ways these challenges are being addressed? Are there new issues emerging from the sessions? Where do we most need to make progress together in addressing the challenges of teaching teachers mathematics effectively?