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The purpose of this website is to provide a glimpse
into an 11-month project in a small, rural district that revolved around
mathematics professional development and student-centered number sense
activities. If you are a teacher of
mathematics looking for ideas for your classroom, be sure to check out the “Designing and Trying Number Sense Activities”
link below. If you are contemplating
pursuing a Masters of Mathematics, Mathematics Education Option at Montana
State University—Bozeman, don’t leave before you look at the “MSMME at MSU?” link found on the table of
contents. Happy browsing!
Setting: This project took place in a small, public, K-12 district (150 students) located in the rural Midwest. The school currently has bi-level elementary classes (one teacher for each of the combined grades 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6) and one math teacher for grades 7-12. The district is experiencing some growth as people from a nearby metropolitan area seek to move their families to a smaller community.
Project
Overview
Goal: To improve mathematics instruction, and
consequently student performance, in the author’s school district.
Proposal: Provide professional development regarding
the Standards and student-centered instruction, design number sense activities,
assist with implementation, and evaluate the success of these activities in
grades K-8 with a particular emphasis in grades 3 & 4.
Providing Professional Development
Designing & Trying Number Sense
Activities
Evaluating the Activities & Teaching Methods