Math Snacks: Addressing Gaps in Conceptual Mathematics Understanding with Innovative Media
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Math Pathways & Pitfalls: Capturing What Works for Anytime Anyplace Professional Development
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2009 PISA results released!
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is an internationally standardised assessment that was jointly developed by participating economies and administered to15-year-olds in schools.
Spring Saturday Drive-In Conference for Middle Grade Math and Science Teachers
The 2011 Spring Drive-In Conference for Middle Grade Math and Science teachers will take place at North Carolina A&T State University on February 19. A series of activities will be provided by University faculty mentors focusing on math and science content.
2010 DR K-12 PI Meeting Agenda Online!
The Agenda for the 2010 DR K-12 PI Meeting is now online.
U.S. DOE Releases Finalized NETP
The National Education Technology Plan was released by the U.S. Dept of Education. The Administration sets target of 2015 to reach five key goals.
To read the finalized NETP, "Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology," visit http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010
Evaluators SIG
Open to all grantees
An informal meeting for project evaluators will provide an opportunity to share evaluation approaches and perspectives, and to discuss shared challenges and concerns.
Plenary Presentation: Policy Initiatives in STEM Education
Working Lunch
The culminating session will focus on the current STEM education policy and legislative context. Leaders of the STEM Coalition will familiarize grantees with important policies and pending legislation, and will help grantees understand how to use their experience and research to inform the policy and legislative debates and decision-making.
Concluding Remarks: Barbara Brauner Berns, CADRE PI, Education Development Center, Inc.
Scientific Curriculum Development: A Framework for Research-based Curriculum
This session presents a comprehensive framework for the construct of research-based curricula, illustrated by studies from each of the 10 phases.
Government agencies and members of the educational research community have petitioned for research-based curricula. The ambiguity of the phrase “research-based,” however, undermines attempts to create a shared research foundation for the development of, and informed choices about, classroom curricula. This article presents a framework for the construct of research-based curricula.