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Project TIME Transitions in Math Education TMP Summer Institute August 8, 2008 Christie Gilliland- Dean, GRCC Joyce Hammer- Co-Director, GRCC Kris Kissel- Instructor, GRCC Paul Muckerheide- Instructor, Hazen HS Laura Moore-Mueller-Director, GRCC Pam Reising- Instructor, GRCC Stacey Snyder- Instructor, Renton HS Robin Washam- Co-Director, PSESD A Partnership Auburn School District Enumclaw School District Federal Way School District Kent School District Puyallup School District Renton School District Sumner School District Tahoma School District Green River Community College Seattle University University of Washington OVERVIEW FOR TODAY • A portal to the senior math course • Development and content • Instructor reactions • Lessons learned • Advisory-Night-in-a-Box Game Theory Battle of New Guinea (Printed from COMAP) Literacy Vocabulary Literacy Strategies Minimax Maximin Saddle point Nash Equilibrium Game matrix Payoff and much more! Cornell Notes Concept Map Frayer Model (four square) C O R N E L L N O T E S Literacy: Concept Map Literacy: Frayer Model AB Game: Mixed Strategy AB Game: Mixed Strategy • Calculate the percentage each played A. • Calculate the expected value of the game. Mathematical Analysis • Finding the optimal strategy • Mathematics used: Probability Linear graphs Intersection point (systems) • Use of technology Student Work • Group work • Mathematical conversations • Classroom discussion Non-Zero Sum Games (Conflict Resolution) • NUMB3RS: Dirty Bomb ‘’Prisoner’s Dilemma’ Non-Zero Sum Games (Conflict Resolution) • Footloose A game of chicken Non-Zero Sum Games (Conflict Resolution) • A Beautiful Mind • NUMB3RS episode: The Art of Reckoning To C or Not to C • Forgiveness Math Implementation • • • • • • • • • Videos Group work Active learning Literacy strategies Textbook / course materials CRMS content Direct instruction Technology: Calculators and Spreadsheets Current events Senior Course Development • Created by faculty from GRCC and partner school districts. • Provides rigorous alternative to calculus track for high-school seniors. Senior Course Development • Investigate deep and interesting topics in mathematics while preserving and improving algebra competency. • Rekindle the excitement and beauty of mathematics. Pre-Development Issues • 1 semester or 2 semester course • Module based or stand alone course • H.S minimum math requirements • Competing AP math courses Pre-Development Issues • Available high school math teachers • Time to meet • What’s in a name? Discrete Math BAT Math Advanced Quantitative Reasoning College-Prep Math Applications in Mathematical Reasoning Course Content Semester I • • • • • • Graph Theory Scheduling Linear Programming Voting Statistics and Probability Fair Division Course Content Semester II • Finance • Geometry • Modeling continuous functions: linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, and logistic • Game Theory Course Assessment • Assess students at beginning and end of year with WAMAP. http://www.wamap.org/ • Administer student and teacher perception surveys • Observe students’ progress post-senior year Instructor Support Professional development: “just-in-time” Content and pedagogy Course materials and supplies Textbooks Calculators and sensor/motion probes Substitute cost assistance Consequences Engage in hands-on learning Establish a learning community Lessons Learned in Creating a New Course • Excitement for new material • Administrative/counselor support • The magnitude of the project was a surprise • Always expect material will require more time than intended for writing and editing • Democratic approach takes time but leads to a richer course • Needed one decision maker eventually Teacher Reflections • Collaboration across and within sectors • Interest and awareness by administrators and instructors in other disciplines • Mathematical engagement of students Lessons Learned Implementing this Course • Always expect that teaching the material requires more time than intended • Class preparation is critical • Additional information for the instructor resource manual • Teacher prep time and money • Administrative support • Need resource/content individual for help • Pilot test materials need enough polish to engage and support instructors, but will need significant revision • Assessment requires piloting: content and delivery Communication across sectors: Summer Symposiums COMING SOON! Summer Symposium - August 25, 2008 Revised Math Standards Facilitated by Dr. Susan Hudson-Hull, UT Dana Center Website www.project-time.org