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Developing Algebraic Thinking (DAT)

Districts Included in Grant

Lee County; Carter County

Enhance K-5 teachers' conceptual understanding and pedagogical content knowledge in the areas of algebra, specifically focused on: 1) representing and analyzing mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols; 2) using mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships; 3) understanding patters, relations and functions; and, 4) analyzing change in various contexts.
Enhance K-5 teachers' ability to implement effective mathematics instruction using research-based strategies.
Develop administrators' knowledge and skills to provide effective instructional leadership and support of high quality algebra teaching and learning in elementary schools.

Improve understanding of key concepts in algebra needed to effectively implement the content standards outlined in the Program of Studies and Core Content for Assessment.
Deconstruct the K-8 algebra standards in state curriculum document into the factual and conceptual knowledge; skills and procedures; and reasoning and process skills that students must have to reach the standard.
Improve understanding of how children learn mathematics.
Understanding the various factors that make the transition from arithmetic to algebra difficult for students.
Design algebra units of study whose content is aligned to the state curriculum documents.
Understand and use manipulatives and technology to teach algebraic concepts.
Understand and integrate a variety of assessment strategies and understand how to use results to adjust instruction and improve student learning.

Product: Develop, Field Test, and Construct learning progressions, interventions, and assessments (diagnostic, formative, and summative)

Build understanding of effective math instruction
Improve knowledge of algebraic concepts outlined in state curriculum documents
Recognize appropriate instructional strategies for mathematics, including manipulatives and technology.
Conduct math classroom observations with confidence and provide timely and quality feedback to teachers regarding their mathematics instruction.
Understand and monitor sound assessment practices.

Rhonda Allen, PIMSER Regional Teacher Partner
Vonda Stamm, PIMSER Regional Teacher Partner
Marda Stribling, Eastern Kentucky University

Mt. Sterling, KY - Morehead State University extension campus

Teachers
8/20/08; 9/24/08; 10/22/08; 11/19/08; 1/21/09; 2/18/09; 3/18/09; 4/8/09

Principals (Lenses on Learning)
9/10/08; 10/15/08; 11/5/08; 12/10/08; 1/14/09; 2/11/09; 3/11/09

Summer 2009 - five-day summer institute TBA
Summer 2009 - two-day mentor/mentee training TBA

Fall 2008: 3 sessions Lenses on Learning Module 3
TBA
Spring 2009: 1 session Final Meeting TBA

For more information on the program itself, please contact:
Kim Zeidler
Director, P-12 Math & Science Outreach Unit
Kim.Zeidler@uky.edu
859-257-4915