754X REAL LIFE MATH
Standards based mathematics classroom
Section #13704
September 9, 16, 23, and 30 (Saturdays) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Room #251

Dr. Mara Alagic
Office: 205 CE
Phone:(316) 978 6974
Fax: (316) 978 6935
e-mail: mara@math.twsu.edu
Web page: http://education.wichita.edu/faculty/mara_alagic.html
Note: Weather Cancellations - Call 978 6633 (select 2) to obtain information on weather related class cancellations.

This workshop is a hands on - minds on experience of a real-life problem solving and modeling, under unifying mathematics framework of NCTM standards 2000.

Suggestions and questions are welcome: Mara@math.twsu.edu

CLASS SCHEDULE WITH MAJOR TOPICS
AND
ASSIGNMENTS
"Here is a situation, think about it."

09/09 09/16
09/23
09/30

Problem Solving: Communication Problem Solving: Connections Problem Solving: Representations Problem Solving: Reasoning & Proof; Reflections

"Circle" Introductions

Hand-shake Puzzle

Nature of Mathematics

NCTM Principles and Standards

Four Kids with Marbles

Open-ended problems

Cooperative Learning

Learning Cycle and Concept Development

Algebra extensions

Geometric interpretations

What does successful teaching involve?    Practice and research: Learning cycle; Concept development; Discrepant events; Cooperative learning; Concept Mapping; Analogies and Metaphors; Wait Time.
Visiting Vertices
Euler Circuits;
Hamiltonian Graphs;
...
Computer lab
Inspiration (Concept maps)
Geometer's Sketchpad
Micro World (Logo)
Web Sites
CI 752R

Student centered learning

The Numbers you Need for Everyday Life?
How much ...?
How many...?
How far...?
When is ...?
What does the wind chill factor mean?
What does the heat index mean?

Discussion: Jill Lester: Stages of Development
Computer Lab: Exploring Web sites that you suggested;
The Glenn Commission's report http://www.ed.gov/americacounts/glenn/ (The report sets 3 goals, and strategies for meeting them:
1. Establish an ongoing system to improve the quality of mathematics and science teaching in grades K-12.
2. Increase significantly the number of mathematics and science teachers and improve the quality of their preparation.
3. Improve the working environment and make the teaching profession more attractive for K-12 mathematics and
science teachers.)

Affirmations that Support Reflection:
You can find a way that works for you when you are ready.
You can change if you want to.
You can grow at your own pace.
You can know what you need and ask for help.
You can experiment and explore. I will help you.
You can learn from what doesn’t work for you.
You can feel your feelings.
Your needs and reflections are important.
I like talking to you like this.

Classroom task:     Try in your classroom one of the activities done or mentioned in the class. Or, use one of the techniques that you did not use before.
Classroom task:    Your favorite Web site: Write a paragraph about it to share with this class?
Classroom task: Choose something math-related from a daily newspaper to share with your class. Let them formulate some questions about it. If you are not teaching, try this on someone else. Classroom task: Questions that prompt reflection: Can you talk more about that? Why do you think that happen? What evidence do you have about that? What does this remind you of? What if it happened this way? Do you see connection between this and ...? How else could you approach that? What do you want to happen? How could you do that?

Reflection:          Reflect on the above task: How did it go? What would you change next time?

Reflection:            1-Reflect on the above task.
2-What does real life math mean to you and your students?

Reflection:             Reflect on the above task: How did it go? What would you change next time?

Reflection: Write down your most valued (non-living) treasure. List three ways math helped it to be made or to operate.

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Academic Honesty Statement: Academic honesty is essential for any community of scholars. All graded student work must be that student's original work. If the instructor becomes convinced by either the student's actions or by the work itself that it is not original, the instructor may take action as severe as recording a grade of F, explaining why the action was taken.
Special Needs: If you have a physical, psychiatric/emotional, medical, or learning disability that may impact on your ability to carry out assigned course work, I would encourage you to contact the Office of Disability Services (DS). The office is located in Grace Wilkie Annex room 173. (Voice phone number is 978-3309; tty phone number is 978-3067). DS will review your concerns and determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary and appropriate for you. All information and documentation of your disability is confidential and will not be released by DS without your written permission.

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Maintained by: Mara Alagic
Curriculum and Instruction Department
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS 67260-0028

Updated September 16, 2000

CLASS SCHEDULE WITH MAJOR TOPICS AND ASSIGNMENTS "Here is a situation, think about it."
09/09	09/16	09/23	09/30
Problem Solving: Communication	Problem Solving: Connections	Problem Solving: Representations	Problem Solving: Reasoning & Proof; Reflections
"Circle" Introductions Hand-shake Puzzle Nature of Mathematics NCTM Principles and Standards Four Kids with Marbles Open-ended problems Cooperative Learning Learning Cycle and Concept Development Algebra extensions Geometric interpretations	What does successful teaching involve? Practice and research: Learning cycle; Concept development; Discrepant events; Cooperative learning; Concept Mapping; Analogies and Metaphors; Wait Time. Visiting Vertices Euler Circuits; Hamiltonian Graphs; ... Computer lab Inspiration (Concept maps) Geometer's Sketchpad Micro World (Logo) Web Sites CI 752R	Student centered learning The Numbers you Need for Everyday Life? How much ...? How many...? How far...? When is ...? What does the wind chill factor mean? What does the heat index mean? Discussion: Jill Lester: Stages of Development	Computer Lab: Exploring Web sites that you suggested; The Glenn Commission's report http://www.ed.gov/americacounts/glenn/ (The report sets 3 goals, and strategies for meeting them: 1. Establish an ongoing system to improve the quality of mathematics and science teaching in grades K-12. 2. Increase significantly the number of mathematics and science teachers and improve the quality of their preparation. 3. Improve the working environment and make the teaching profession more attractive for K-12 mathematics and science teachers.) Affirmations that Support Reflection: You can find a way that works for you when you are ready. You can change if you want to. You can grow at your own pace. You can know what you need and ask for help. You can experiment and explore. I will help you. You can learn from what doesn’t work for you. You can feel your feelings. Your needs and reflections are important. I like talking to you like this.
Classroom task: Try in your classroom one of the activities done or mentioned in the class. Or, use one of the techniques that you did not use before.	Classroom task: Your favorite Web site: Write a paragraph about it to share with this class?	Classroom task: Choose something math-related from a daily newspaper to share with your class. Let them formulate some questions about it. If you are not teaching, try this on someone else.	Classroom task: Questions that prompt reflection: Can you talk more about that? Why do you think that happen? What evidence do you have about that? What does this remind you of? What if it happened this way? Do you see connection between this and ...? How else could you approach that? What do you want to happen? How could you do that?
Reflection: Reflect on the above task: How did it go? What would you change next time?	Reflection: 1-Reflect on the above task. 2-What does real life math mean to you and your students?	Reflection: Reflect on the above task: How did it go? What would you change next time?	Reflection: Write down your most valued (non-living) treasure. List three ways math helped it to be made or to operate.