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The Curtis Center aims to increase the quality
of pre-collegiate mathematics activity by providing effective
opportunities for K-12 teachers to deepen their understanding
of the mathematics they teach, extend their knowledge of mathematics,
and learn how to apply their mathematical knowledge to the
work of teaching. To this end we support:
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Exercise Your Common Core: Summer Workouts for Math Teachers
The UCLA Curtis Center for Mathematics and Teaching is pleased to announce five summer workshops for K-12 math teachers. Each 20-hour workshop will include an overview of the structure of the new Common Core Standards, a detailed look at the focus standards for the course, classroom-ready lessons to help teachers understand and teach some of the most challenging content standards. Instructors are experienced classroom teachers, approved by the UCLA Mathematics Department. Course curricula are designed by Curtis Center staff serving on national and statewide Common Core leadership teams.
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Curtis Center Mathematics and Teaching Conference: March 3, 2012: Exercise Your Common Core
The sixth annual UCLA Mathematics Department's Philip C. Curtis Jr. Center for Mathematics and Teaching Conference: Exercise Your Common Core, was a great success! The conference focused on the Common Core Standards for mathematics and was composed of a keynote talk and breakout sessions in three areas: Common Core Preparation for Elementary, Middle and High School. This year's keynote speaker was Jason Zimba, co-founder of Student Achievement Partners. As a lead writer of the Common Core State Standards for mathematics, Jason was instrumental in achieving a new state of the art for internationally-benchmarked, college and career ready standards based on evidence. In addition, Susan Gendron, Policy Coordinator for the SMARTER Balance Assessment Consortium, gave a plenary talk on the new Common Core assessments. Finally, an outstanding group of speakers agreed to present in the breakout sessions. The day proved to be thought provoking and worthwhile for mathematics teachers, mathematics educators, and mathematicians alike. Thank you to all those who attended and we hope to see you next year!
Click here to listen to the plenary talk by Susan Gendron and the keynote talk by Jason Zimba
PLENARY TALK: SMARTER BALANCED ASSESSMENT CONSORTIUM presented by Susan Gendron
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KENOTE TALK: THE COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR MATHEMATICS: DESIGN AND IMPLICATIONS FOR MATHEMATICS EDUCATION presented by Jason Zimba
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
NO CHILD LEFT UNCHALLENGED: CREATING CHALLENGING, ACCESSIBLE PROBLEM SOLVING EXPERIENCES FOR YOUR STUDENTS presented by Darin Beigie
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INVESTIGATING STANDARDS FOR MATHEMATICAL PRACTICE K – 8 presented by Carol Cronk
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MATHEMATICAL MODELING: BRINGING MATHEMATICS TO LIFE presented by Bruce Grip
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USING GEO-BOARDS TO INTRODUCE TRANSFORMATIONAL GEOMETRY presented by Christopher Ograin
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CAHSEE PREPARATORY DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND WRITTEN RESPONSE ITEMS presented by Bruce Arnold
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PRACTICING QUESTIONING SKILLS AS A TOOL TO ASSESS STUDENT UNDERSTANDING presented by Melissa Canham & Robert Kaplinsky
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PREPARING ELEMENTARY STUDENTS FOR FRACTION SUCCESS WITH THE COMMON CORE STANDARDS presented by Melissa Canham & Robert Kaplinsky
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GEOMETRY, PROOFS AND THE COMMON CORE STANDARDS presented by Sue Olson
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The
Mathematics Content Program for Teachers and Students
MCPT offers authorization
programs for teachers who wish to earn authorizations to teach
mathematics through grade 9. Their 8-course program is the
only comprehensive program approved by the California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing for supplementary
authorization in mathematics, and their 12-course program
is approved for subject matter authorization. Each
four-unit course generally meet once a week for 10
weeks at locations in the greater Los Angeles area. MCPT also provides mathematics professional development to schools and districts. For
more information, please visit www.math.ucla.edu/mcpt. |
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The UCLA site of the Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project
The UCLA Site of MDTP serves Los Angeles and Ventura county teachers by distributing, scoring, and reporting the results of tests that measure student readiness for secondary mathematics courses. The diagnostic information resulting from MDTP testing can help students and teachers identify specific areas where additional study or review is needed. New online testing services provide immediate results and enhanced reporting capabilities. The UCLA Site Director is also available to help teachers in the appropriate use of MDTP materials.
MDTP is a statewide project funded by the California State University, the University of California and the California Academic Partnership Program. Paper testing, reporting and consultation services are provided free of charge, online testing is $1 per student per test. For additional information and contacts, please see http://mdtp.ucsd.edu |
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The Executive Offices of the California Mathematics Projects
The California Mathematics Project consists of 19 regional
sites located at college and university campuses throughout
the state. Each of these regional sites designs programs
that meet the unique needs of schools and teachers in
their region. Programs may include: intensive institute
models, teacher leadership institutes, year-round workshops
targeted on a specific mathematical topic, formal partnerships
(or contracted services) with schools and/or districts,
and programs aimed at specific school constituencies
(e.g. students, aides, administrators, parents).
Ultimately, the goal of the CMP is to enhance the quality
of California’s K-12 mathematics education by increasing
teachers’ mathematical content knowledge and pedagogical
content knowledge, and by supporting and developing leadership
skills.
http://www.cmpso.org/
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