1. Noyce Seminar #UAteachmath September 16, 2016
AZ Noyce MaTh Scholars Program
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Noyce Seminar #UAteachmath September 16, 2016

2. Seminar Agenda Introductions Overview of AZ MaTh Program
Applications and Statistics
Data Collection, Surveys
Noyce Seminars - Schedule & Topics
UTA Math Program
CRR Tutoring Program
Afterschool Program
Next Seminar
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3. Introductions Students Faculty/Staff Name Name Year in school
Tell us about yourself
Students
Name
Year in school
Major
AZ Noyce MaTh Involvement
Faculty/Staff
Name
Department
AZ Noyce MaTh Involvement
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4. General Dress Code For Participation in Noyce Activities
Appropriate dress
Cover up (front and back), long pants, skirts, button shirts, t-shirts
No shorts, no flip-flops, no short dresses, no tank tops
Name Badges
You are representing the UA, the Mathematics Department, the Secondary Mathematics Program, and Yourself
Be a role model for students
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5. AZ Noyce MaTh Program
Teaching and Learning Mathematics with Enrichment
Secondary Mathematics Program
Noyce Interns and Scholars
UTA Program
Internship
Algebra Academy Summer Internship
Afterschool Program Internship
Tutoring Program Internship
Noyce Seminars
Noyce Internships
Fr/So/Jr/Sr
$1,250/semester
$2,000/summer
Noyce Scholarships
Jr/Sr
$10,000/year
Promise to teach in high needs school district
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6. Application Process – Noyce Intern
Applications due early August and early January (Jan. 3, 2017)
Fingerprint Clearance Card Required (or in process)
Rank order activities of interest (tutoring, after school program, Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Algebra Academy). UTA requires additional application.
$1250 stipend/semester $2000 stipend/summer
Can participate in ONE activity per semester, but reapply in subsequent semesters.
Applications found here: program
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7. Application Process – Noyce Scholar
Applications due early September, and ongoing after the initial deadline.
Requirements – Junior or Senior, Math Major – SMEP.
Application requires a personal statement and two letters of recommendation.
$10,000 per year. Commit to 2 years of teaching in a high-needs district for each year of funding.
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8. Program Statistics 4 interns in summer 2016 Algebra Academy
9 interns in Fall 2016 – 2 UTAs, 1 UTA and AS, 3 AS, 3 Tutors
Scholar applications are currently under review
2 Spring 2017 intern applicants
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9. Program Evaluation Goal-Examine the following areas:
How well is the AZ Noyce MaTh Scholars Program preparing undergraduate mathematics majors to teach mathematics at the secondary level?
Document outcomes from the Noyce activities (e.g., Summer Algebra Academy, afterschool programs, and tutoring opportunities) with regards to working with diverse student populations.
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10. Program Evaluation Methods:
Ask you for thoughts and opinions about your experience in the Noyce activities through pre- and post-surveys.
Ask you to participate in focus groups with the other Noyce Interns and Scholars to reflect on your developing skills in teaching.
Ask you to share with us how your attitude towards teaching mathematics in schools with diverse student populations might have changed using a year-end survey.
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11. Program Evaluation Method of Contact Timeline for Fall Semester:
I will be contacting you through s.
Subject Line: Noyce Program-Action Needed
Timeline for Fall Semester:
Pre-surveys: Week of September 19, 2016
Focus Groups: November or December, 2016
Year-end Survey: May 2017
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12. Program Evaluation Consent Forms
Must have a signed consent form to participate as a Noyce Scholar or Intern
Review together
Review individually and ask questions
Decide to participate, sign form, and turn in form
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13. NOYCE Seminars Goals & Expectations
Brings together interns, scholars, mentors, teachers, faculty, and others committed to secondary mathematics teaching and learning
Space to debrief about mathematics teaching and learning experiences as an Intern and/or Scholar
Discussion of readings that link research and practice with particular focus on equity and diversity
Intern and Scholar Presentations
Guest Speakers
Movement towards intern/scholar led seminars
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14. NOYCE Seminars Fall 2016 Schedule of Topics
Seminar #1: September 16, 2016
Orientation & Overview of Program
Seminar #2: October 7, 2016
Guest Speaker: Dr. Marta Civil
Seminar #3: November 18, 2016
Guest Speaker: Dr. Mary Carol Combs
Seminar #4: December 2, 2016
Intern & Scholar Presentations from NCTM Regional Conference
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15. UTA Program What is the UTA program? Who are the UTAs?
What do UTAs do?
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16. UTA Program What is the UTA Program? Program for Math Majors
Not the same as the Math 100 Program
Paired with a Mentor teaching a class they can assist in
Classes range from Calc 1 to 400 level
Students matched close to their current level
NOYCE Scholar students are matched with 302A/B
Came into being in 2000 as part of the VIGRE grant
Coordinated by a Teaching Postdoc*
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17. UTA Program Who are the UTAs? Math Majors* who have completed 129*
Students apply to be part of the program
Some complete the program more than once
Paid or credit
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18. UTA Program What do the UTAs do? Attend a one hour weekly seminar
Tutor in the MTL tutoring room (2 hours)
MTL 121 (129, 223, 163, 263) for most UTAs
MTL 123 (302A/B) for students working with those classes
Working with their mentor for 5-7 hours
Holding office hours
Attending Lecture
Review Sessions
Preparing review material
Light grading
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19. UTA Program Weekly Seminar Emphasis on Mathematical Communication
Topics include
Tutoring
Presenting problems
Grading
LaTeX
Sample Math Talks
Applications
Math Presentations
Students must prepare a ten minute talk on a math area that interests them.
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20. Center for Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers
Co-Directors
Virginia Bohme
Melissa Hosten
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21. Tutoring in the Schools Class-MATH 196
MATH 196a meets Wednesdays 4:00-4:50pm
Effective tutoring techniques
Multiple approaches to problems solving
Questioning skills
Tutors work with students 3-4 hours in selected elementary, middle, and high school classrooms
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22. Induction Program
Support for new middle and high school teachers in partnership schools provides:
a coach to observer classes and provide feedback
monthly Saturday workshops
a stipend for participation
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23. After-school Math Club at Roskruge
NOYCE Interns will co-design and facilitate an after- school mathematics club for students in grades 6, 7, and 8.
Goals: for Interns to
have an opportunity to develop their skills at creating rich mathematical activities;
be in a safe environment to test these activities and learn from each other;
learn about students’ mathematical thinking; and
learn about developing activities that are linguistically and culturally relevant.
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24. Logistics and Team
The after-school meets every Monday and Tuesday from 3:45-5:30pm at Roskruge bilingual school (the actual program with the students is from 4 to 5pm)
Planning meeting every week, on Fridays from 4 to 5:30pm
Interns for Fall 2016: Ariel Carr, Jessy Forelli, Stephanie Lane, and Marvin Portillo
Teacher: Arnulfo Velasquez (7th grade mathematics teacher at Roskruge)
Coordinator and Mentor: Nishaan Ponnuru, first year graduate student
Faculty Mentor: Marta Civil
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25. About the Mathematical Content
Proportional Reasoning
Algebraic Thinking
Activities of varying challenge level to address the different grades represented
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26. Main Characteristics
Providing hands-on activities that build on students’ interest and lived experiences.
Making connections to out-of-school/community experiences.
Promoting use of Spanish, given the bilingual nature of the school.
Engaging students in mathematical argumentation.
Thereby bridging the gap between school and community.
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27. Noyce Seminar #2 Thank you for being a part of AZ Noyce MaTh!
Friday October 7, 2016
ENR2 S-395
Guest Speaker: Dr. Marta Civil
Topic: Funds of Knowledge
Assignment
Reading (sent out 1 week prior to seminar #2)
Reflection (sent out 1 week prior to seminar #2)
Thank you for being a part of AZ Noyce MaTh!
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