One thread of the CADRE Algebra SIG discussion has focused on obstacles to student success in elementary algebra. For example, proficiency in numerical calculations with integers and rational numbers is often raised as a prerequisite for success in algebra; yet many students who have these skills still find algebra difficult. The panel will discuss other potential ingredients to success in high school algebra that are often short-changed in school mathematics and school culture.

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Analyzing Early Algebra Learning Progressions for Grades 3-8

Algebra

Day:

Thu

This session will critically examine conjectured Early Algebra Learning Progressions for grades 3–8 for coherence, alignment, and completeness.

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8:30 am to 9:45 am

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Product Feedback Session

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This session will critically examine conjectured Early Algebra Learning Progressions for grades 3–8 for coherence, alignment, and completeness.

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Algebra in Early Mathematics: What is Critical?

Algebra

Mathematics

Elementary School

Day:

Thu

The panel will present an overview of research-grounded evidence about what is critical for students to learn about algebra in grades 1–5.

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10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Panel

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In this panel discussion, panelists will identify some ideas that are becoming well-established by researchers even though they were by no means evident just 15–20 years ago and are yet to be assimilated into curricula and teacher education programs. They will identify what they consider to be critical issues for children to make progress in algebra in grades 1–5.

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Developing Algebra-ready students for Middle School: Exploring the Impact of Early Algebra (Blanton, Knuth)

Submitted by Maria Blanton on Fri, 04/02/2010 - 3:28pm

Presenter(s):

Maria Blanton

Eric Knuth

Event:

2009 DR K-12 PI Meeting

Year:

2009

File:

BLANTON Algebra_DRK-12_poster_2009.ppt

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This is a 3-year project designed to build the preliminary components for investigating the impacts of early algebra education on students’ algebra readiness in middle grades.

Presentation Type:

Poster

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Teaching Mathematics, Teaching Students, Teaching Mathematics to Students (Thompson, Miller)

Submitted by Patrick Thompson on Fri, 04/02/2010 - 3:10pm

Presenter(s):

Patrick Thompson

Christina Miller

Event:

2009 DR K-12 PI Meeting

Year:

2009

File:

THOMPSON 2009-11 NSF DRk-12.pdf

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Teaching Mathematics; Teaching Students; Teaching Mathematics to Students: Teachers’ Trajectories toward Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching
Patrick Thompson and Christina Miller, Arizona State University

This session considers teachers’ transitions from teacher-centered mathematics to student-centered mathematics, including issues of meaning, coherence, and learnability, as well as the importance of working with colleagues.

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Other

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National AMTE Conference

Submitted by cadre-admin on Thu, 01/14/2010 - 3:57pm

Event Date:

Thu, 01/28/2010 - 1:00pm to Sat, 01/30/2010 - 2:30pm

The Fourteenth Annual Conference of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) will be held in Irvine, California from Thursday, January 28 through Saturday, January 30, 2010.

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NCSM Conference

Submitted by cadre-admin on Thu, 01/14/2010 - 3:25pm

Event Date:

Mon, 04/19/2010 - 6:00am to Wed, 04/21/2010 - 10:30am

Associated Dates and Deadlines:

March 26, 2010 - Advanced Registration Deadline

Whether you're a first-timer or a veteran of NCSM Annual Conferences, join us for three exciting days focused on important issues for leaders in mathematics education.

NCSM's Program Committee has lined up a terrific slate of speakers who will help us focus on "Charting a Course to Mathematics Leadership."

Conference sessions will be led by experts in their field-people at the forefront of change in mathematics education.

The six strands featured at this exciting and educational NCSM event are:

Discipline / Topic:

Professional Development

2011 NCTM Annual Meeting and Exposition

Submitted by cadre-admin on Thu, 01/14/2010 - 3:11pm

Event Date:

Wed, 04/13/2011 - 7:00am to Sat, 04/16/2011 - 12:00pm

Sponsoring Organization:

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

Associated Dates and Deadlines:

Proposals accepted beginning February 2010

For more information on the 2011 NCTM Annual Meeting and Exposition, visit the NCTM website.

For more information on proposal submission, click here.

Look for these DR K-12 grantees who are presenting:

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Discipline / Topic:

Professional Development

2010 NCTM Regional Meeting and Exposition - New Orleans

Submitted by cadre-admin on Thu, 01/14/2010 - 3:05pm

Event Date:

Thu, 10/28/2010 - 8:00am to Fri, 10/29/2010 - 1:00pm

Regional Conferences feature more than 200 presentations offering quality professional development at locations throughout North America. These sessions and workshops are led by some of the best math teachers and mathematics education experts. Engaging exhibits allow you to see, ask questions about, and purchase top products for teachers and students.

For more information, visit the NCTM website.

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Professional Development