The Oklahoma Algebra Highway: A Curricular Roadmap to Success

June 27-30, 2011

2 follow up days during the year - tentatively Oct 15th, 2011 and Feb 11th, 2012

Applications due May 6th, 2011

The Oklahoma Algebra Highway will consist of 40 professional development hours to enhance curricular awareness and to deepen the PASS content knowledge of pre-algebra and Algebra I teachers, especially in districts with high poverty rates. This institute’s goals will be achieved through a collegial workshop where hands-on training, experienced presenters, appropriate manipulatives, rigorous curriculum, follow-up activities, and reflective practices will be included.

During this workshop, participants will:

1. Increase their Pre-Algebra and Algebra I conceptual knowledge
2. Demonstrate increased mathematical learning
3. Practice exemplary instructional strategies and reflect on their pedagogy
4. Analyze curricular and assessment choices that affect student learning
5. Share best practices within collaborative groups throughout the year
6. Become effective teacher leaders for coherent mathematics education

1. Stipends for attendance
2. TI-30XS Multiview Calculator and Overhead Calculator        
3. Six Algebra resource books
4. A binder of activities presented during the workshop

Housing available by request.

Workshop Directors:

• Martha Wissler – Mathematics Teacher, Edmond Memorial High School
• Linda Hall – Mathematics Curriculum Specialist, Edmond Public Schools                                                     
• Jennifer Bryan – Associate Professor of Mathematics, Oklahoma Christian University

For More Information, contact:

Jennifer Bryan

Oklahoma Christian University

Post Office Box 11000

Oklahoma City, OK  73136-1100

Phone:405-425-5400

Fax: 405-425-5446

Email: jennifer.bryan@oc.edu

An Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

 No Child Left Behind State Grant