Participants will explore different ways to represent mathematical situations, including effective uses for manipulatives in the teaching of fractions. The Illinois Learning Standards and draft Mathematics Performance Descriptors will be examined as part of a discussion of the importance coherence in mathematics curricula. We will also discuss new tools provided by the Illinois State Board of Education for analyzing ISAT data as part of a school's overall mathematics improvement efforts. Participants will leave the workshop with many new activities for classroom use, and understanding of central issues involved with standards-based mathematics instruction, and ideas for helping their schools or districts examine their mathematics programs in relation to state and national standards. Participants will receive materials for classroom use and a copy of the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics .
Lunch is included.
Participation in the workshop is limited to the first 35 applications received. ICTM strongly encourages school administrators to participate in its workshops and meetings. This includes transportation, registration, and meals. This may allow someone on a waiting list to participate. If cancellation after April 20, there will be no refund.