Mathematics

Our goal is to promote high-quality mathematics instruction in Santa Clara County by supporting teachers and administrators. The mathematics team provides professional development in mathematics curriculum, instruction, assessment and teacher leadership. On-site assistance is available focusing on program implementation, teaching strategies and support with mathematics content.

Services

Mathematics Instructional Materials (MIM) Modules
Verification Process for Special Settings (VPSS)
SB 472
Early Assessment Program
Curriculum Leadership Council
Professional development for selecting and implementing adopted program materials
Customized professional development services for schools for all areas of mathematics, including:
- Mathematics Content
- Instructional Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Gradual Release of Responsibility
- Universal Access
- Formative and Summative Assessment
- Data-Teams/PLCs

Upcoming Events

How to Learn Math

New online course for teachers and students of math: How to Learn Math
By Jo Boaler, Professor of Mathematics Education, Stanford University
(classes offered June 15 through September 27, 2013)

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In July 2013 a new course will be launched on Stanford’s free on-line platform. The course is a short intervention (approx. 1-2 hours) designed to change students’ relationships with math. Jo Boaler has taught this intervention successfully in the past (in classrooms); it caused students to re-engage successfully with math, taking a new approach to the subject and their learning.

In the 2013-2014 school year the course will be offered to learners of math but on July 15th, 2013 Jo Boaler will release a version of the course designed for teachers and other helpers of math learners, such as parents. In the teacher/parent version Jo Boaler will share the ideas she will present to students and hold a conversation with teachers and parents about the ideas. There will also be sessions giving teachers/parents particular strategies for achieving changes in students and opportunities for participants to work together on ideas through the forum pages. The ideas Jo Boaler will share will be very helpful as teachers prepare to implement the new Common Core State Standards.

The course is available for signing up now at:
http://mathlearning.class.stanford.edu

CCSS Mathematics Course Forum (April 26, 2013) Resources
	Download CCSSM Pathways April 26, 2013 Presentation...

Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics

Resources

Algebra Leadership Conference

May 16, 2011
	Phil Daro’s presentation (101:15)
	Phil Daro's presentation slides
	Jo Boaler’s presentation (57:38)
	Jo Boaler's presentation slides
	David Foster’s presentation (86:44)
	David Foster's presentation slides
	Speaker Panel (18:54)

May 21, 2010
	Cathy Seeley's presentation - part 1 (65:42)
	Cathy Seeley's presentation - part 2 (74:36)
	Cathy Seeley's presentation slides [pdf]
	Video discussion questions [pdf]

April 30, 2009
	Tom Carpenter Presentation
	Harold Asturias Presentation

Recommended Books

Thinking Mathematically: Integrating Arithmetic and Algebra in Elementary School by Thomas P. Carpenter, Megan Loef Franke, and Linda Levi
Faster Isn't Smarter-Messages About Math Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century by Cathy Seeley