Transcript Welcome to the 2006 Project TIME Symposium!

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
A PORTAL
• Game Theory is one of the senior
course modules. Our intention is to
give you a flavor of the course and is
not intended to teach Game Theory.
Kris’ Brief Summary
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)
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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
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Videos
Group work
Active learning
Literacy strategies
Textbook / course materials
CRMS content
Direct instruction
Technology: Calculators and Spreadsheets
Current events
Senior Course Development
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Created by faculty from GRCC and
partner school
districts.
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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
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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”
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
• Always expect material will require
more time than intended for writing
and editing
• The magnitude of the project was a
surprise
• Administrative/counselor support
• Excitement for new material
• 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