Part of the Secondary Lenses on Learning program, this participant book guides math leaders in examining leadership tasks and responsibilities that contribute to an effective mathematics program and authentic reform.
This is a comprehensive professional development programme for mathematics improvement teams designed to advance middle and high school students' mathematics achievement
Foreword - Virginia C. StimpsonAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorsPart I. Useful ToolsSecondary Lenses on Learning Observation and Reflection Guide for a Mathematics LessonLevels of the Math-Talk Learning Community: Action Trajectories for Teacher and StudentTask Analysis GuidePart II. Session Introductions and ReadingsSession 1. What Does It Mean to Know Algebra? (Content) Readings and Focus Questions to Prepare for Session 1 (Two Homework Readings)Session 2. What Does High-Quality Instruction Look Like? (Instruction) Readings and Focus Questions to Prepare for Session 2 (Two Homework Readings) In-Session Readings for Session 2Session 3. How Can Assessment Support Learning and Instruction? (Formative Assessment) Readings and Focus Questions to Prepare for Session 3 (Two Homework Readings)Session 4. How Can We Hold High Expectations and Provide Strong Support for All Students? (Equitable Practices) Readings and Focus Questions to Prepare for Session 4 (Readings 4.1 and 4.2 for All Participants and Readings 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5 to Be Divided Among Building Team Members)Session 5. How Can Professional Development Enable Teachers to Improve Student Achievement? (Practice-Based Professional Development) Readings and Focus Questions to Prepare for Session 5 (Three Homework Readings) In-Session Readings for Session 5 Reading Option for DATA Assignment Following Session 5Session 6. How Can School Leaders Advance Their Mathematics Program Toward Success for All? (Mathematics Improvement Process) Reading and Focus Questions to Prepare for Session 6 (One Homework Reading)Part III. Team DATA Assignments (Data As a Tool for Assessing the Mathematics Program)Team DATA to Collect Between Session 1 (Content) and 2 (Instruction) Part A: Overview of DATA Assignments Between Sessions 1 and 2 Part B: Templates for Data Collection Part C: Whole Team ReflectionTeam DATA to Collect Between Session 2 (Instruction) and Session 3 (Formative Assessment) Part A: Overview of DATA Assignments Between Sessions 2 and 3 Part B: Templates for Data Collection Part C: Whole Team ReflectionTeam DATA to Collect Between Session 3 (Formative Assessment) and Session 4 (Equitable Practices) Part A: Overview of DATA Assignments Between Sessions 3 and 4 Part B: Templates for Data Collection Part C: Whole Team ReflectionTeam DATA to Collect Between Session 4 (Equitable Practices) and Session 5 (Practice-Based Professional Development) Part A: Overview of DATA Assignments Between Sessions 4 and 5 Part B: Templates for Data Collection Part C: Whole Team ReflectionTeam DATA to Collect Between Session 5 (Practice-Based Professional Development) and Session 6 (Mathematics Improvement Process) Part A: Overview of DATA Assignments Between Sessions 5 and 6 Part B: Templates for Data Collection Part C: Whole Team ReflectionAreas to Pursue: Composite ListA Few Final Thoughts