1. A Collaboration among: Los Angeles USD University of California, San Diego San Diego State University University of California, Irvine Preparing for Success in Algebra English Language Learners in Mathematics

2. Grant Goals Research Effect of professional development on – Teacher knowledge – Instructional practices – Student achievement

3. Mathematics Content Knowledge Essential Questions – What impact does teacher content knowledge have on instruction? – What is my level of content knowledge?

4. Mathematics Content Knowledge Read “What Impact Does Teacher Content Knowledge Have on Instruction?” In your note taking journal respond to the following – Compare and contrast the teaching styles of teachers with a rich background in mathematics and those without. Handout: (What Impact Does Teacher Content Knowledge Have on Instruction?)

5. Mathematics Test Results Results for questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6a, 6b,6c, 7,9, and 10 Zero means incorrect answer One means correct answer

6. Mathematics Test Results Figure out your total pretest and posttest scores for these questions Write a short paragraph about your knowledge of the content tested. Include comments about strengths and weaknesses.

7. Mathematics Test Group Results QQ1Q2Q3Q4Q5Q6aQ6bQ6cQ7Q9Q10 Pre40508090102070 905030 Post60 9040702070 901030 Percent who answered each question correct Pre N=106 Post N=79

8. Independent Study Day 1 Read the article For tomorrow bring – Two memorable quotes from the article – Two thoughts about the article – Two words that describe your feelings about the article Handout: (The Role of Mathematics Instruction in Building a Socially Just and Diverse Democracy)