Research-Informed Instructional Practices that Promote Conceptual Understanding and Proficiency in the Standards for Mathematical Practice
This course illustrates using the Eight (8) Mathematical Practices and was produced by ArkansasIDEAS on location at the Southeastern Arkansas Education Service Cooperative in Monticello, Arkansas on October 9, 2012. Diane Briars, Ph.D. presented the program entitled, "Research-Informed Instructional Practices that Promote Conceptual Understanding and Proficiency in the Standards for Mathematical Practice."
Dr. Briars explains how to identify and analyze the structure of mathematics lessons. She also discusses high-leverage, research-informed instructional practices for the purpose of promoting conceptual understanding and proficiency in the Standards for Mathematical Practice.
Teaching Math for Robust Understanding: Part One
Teaching for Robust Understanding of Mathematics, or TRU Mathematics, is a five-dimensional framework for creating effective learning environments, classroom activities, and professional development for teachers. Developed and in use by educators all over the world, TRU Mathematics provides a common vocabulary with which teachers can evaluate and discuss their role in the educational process with other teachers and administrators.
In Part One of this four-part series, Dr. Alan Schoenfeld (Professor of Education, U.C. Berkeley) uses example lessons to generate discussion about effective teaching. He then formally introduces the Five Dimensions of TRU Math, defining their scope and their purposes.
This course was recorded at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas on May 10-11, 2016.
Teaching Math for Robust Understanding: Part Two
Teaching for Robust Understanding of Mathematics, or TRU Mathematics, is a five-dimensional framework for creating effective learning environments, classroom activities, and professional development for teachers. Developed and in use by educators all over the world, TRU Mathematics provides a common vocabulary with which teachers can evaluate and discuss their role in the educational process with other teachers and administrators.
In Part Two of this four-part series, Dr. Alan Schoenfeld (Professor of Education, U.C. Berkeley) examines the development and use of Formative Assessment Lessons, or FALs. He discusses the teacher's role in planning and execution of a FAL, then presents the FAL in light of the TRU Math dimensions. He closes with a look at the quantitative and qualitative effectiveness of FALs.
This course was recorded at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas on May 10-11, 2016.
Teaching Math for Robust Understanding: Part Three
Teaching for Robust Understanding of Mathematics, or TRU Mathematics, is a five-dimensional framework for creating effective learning environments, classroom activities, and professional development for teachers. Developed and in use by educators all over the world, TRU Mathematics provides a common vocabulary with which teachers can evaluate and discuss their role in the educational process with other teachers and administrators.
In Part Three of this four-part series, Dr. Alan Schoenfeld (Professor of Education, U.C. Berkeley) introduces the TRU Math Conversation Guide, a tool for teachers to use when reflecting on their own and discussing one another's lessons and style. He gives the audience an opportunity to practice having a TRU Math conversation by presenting two different lessons taught by the same teacher before and after learning to use the Formative Assessment Lessons and the TRU dimensions.
This course was recorded at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas on May 10-11, 2016.
Teaching Math for Robust Understanding: Part Four
Teaching for Robust Understanding of Mathematics, or TRU Mathematics, is a five-dimensional framework for creating effective learning environments, classroom activities, and professional development for teachers. Developed and in use by educators all over the world, TRU Mathematics provides a common vocabulary with which teachers can evaluate and discuss their role in the educational process with other teachers, parents, and administrators.
In Part Four of this four-part series, Dr. Alan Schoenfeld (Professor of Education, U.C. Berkeley) presents ways that the TRU Math framework has been implemented at classroom, school-wide, and district-wide levels. TRU dimensions have been used in San Francisco and Chicago, and are beginning to be used in Oakland, California. Dr. Schoenfeld particularly focuses on ways teachers and administrators can observe students and one another in order to improve instructional effectiveness.
This course was recorded at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas on May 10-11, 2016.
Insights into Algebra 1: Variables and Patterns of Change
Part I: Translating words into symbols by forming algebraic equations from written sentences, and translating symbols into words. Part II: Solving linear equations using manipulatives and algebra. Teaching Strategies: Manipulatives and Cooperative learning.
Insights into Algebra 1: Linear Functions and Inequalities
Part I: Finding equations of linear functions when given either a graph or information about the line or a contextual situation, and modeling with linear functions. Part II: Solving linear equations and inequalities using algebra, graphs, and tables. Teaching Strategies: Technology and Worthwhile mathematical tasks.
Insights into Algebra 1: Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Part I: Solving systems of linear equations. Part II: Solving systems of linear inequalities graphically.
Teaching Strategies: Building understanding and Teaching English language learners.
Insights into Algebra 1: Quadratic Functions
This course is part four of the Insights into Algebra I Series. It highlights the work done in a Texas high school where students go from graphing quadratic functions to modeling, solving, and presenting what they have learned about quadratic equations. It models strategies that develop a community of learners, a hands on environment for students to explore what they are learning, and an alternative assessment method to gauge where students are in their learning.
Insights into Algebra 1: Properties
Part I: Factoring basic quadratic expressions using algebra tiles and graphs. Part II: Understanding and using basic recursion to solve problems. Teaching Strategies: The Rule of Four and Patterns.