nccrest 2007 collaborative planning in middle school mathematics: meeting the needs of all students...
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NCCRESt 2007
Collaborative Planning in Middle School Mathematics: Meeting the needs of ALL
students
Anna McTigueEducation Development Center
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The Addressing Accessibility in Mathematics Project
Professional development models and materials developed with NSF funding
6 school districts in Boston area– Math teachers and special educators in
grades 5-8– 20 Study groups– 5 Workshops focusing on:
Introduction to Accessibility, Language in Mathematics, Accessible Assessment, Collaborative Teaching and Technology
(Workshop Activity Examples and article)
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IEP
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Range of Learners
Project Goal: To help teachers make math instruction more accessible
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to Improve Student Learning
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The Study Groups: Who
Who: Grade-level groups of math and special education teachers A trained facilitator 4-8 group members
When: Meet regularly: a class period every 2 weeks or monthly
What: Use a protocol Look at student work or plan Plan accessibility strategies
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What Have We Learned About Study Groups?
We worked with 20 study groups, each meeting regularly for 2 years
Teachers value the time to focus, reflect and work together
Each group is unique and evolves in its own way
Through our research, we identified key factors for highly functioning study groups
See Handout for Findings and Key Factors
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Key Factors
Match Teacher Needs Group Goal Setting Use of Protocol Trained Facilitators Follow-Up Time
See Handout for Findings and Key Factors
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Challenges for Study Groups
Getting a regular time to meet Taking follow-up actions Staying focused Taking ownership of the process Being overwhelmed by other initiatives Dealing with difficult group member
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The Case of One Middle School
The School– 643 students, urban– 86.2% low income– 69.7% first language not English; 45.6% limited
English proficient– 17.4% receive special education services
The Study Groups– Math, Special Education and Bilingual Education
teachers
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Group Goals
Improving student writing in mathematics: open-response questions - Grade 5
Activating math vocabulary in instruction - Grade 6(I Have - Who Has Activity)
Scaffolding lessons: making content more concrete - Grade 6 (Video)
Linking prior knowledge to new material and vocabulary - Grade 8 (Vocabulary Match)
Creating accessible assessments - Grade 7
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Looking at Student Work in Year 1
Look at the math problemVideo: teacher provides background information
Examine the student work Video: study group members discuss student work
Brainstorm strategiesVideo: study group members plan strategies
Develop Follow up Plan
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Planning Accessible Lessons in Year 2
Consider math goals Discuss the lesson Discuss needs of focal students Create accessibility strategies Plan follow-up actions