Making Connections in Algebra

Time 9:00-4:00pm Eastern

Location: Pedro Menendez High School 600 FL-206 St Augustine, FL 32086

Description: Lessons will be modeled in a way that emphasizes the use of student work in teaching mathematical tasks as recommended in IES' Teaching Strategies for Improving Algebra Knowledge in Middle and High School Students.

Partnership or Research Alliance: Saint Johns County School District in Florida

Audience: Secondary school teachers and district supervisors of mathematics in St. Johns County, Florida

Speakers: Dr. Tim Jacobbe, University of Florida

Report Citation: Star, J. R., Caronongan, P., Foegen, A., Furgeson, J., Keating, B., Larson, M. R., Lyskawa, J., McCallum, W. G., Porath, J., & Zbiek, R. M. (2015). Teaching strategies for improving algebra knowledge in middle and high school students (NCEE 2014-4333). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (NCEE), Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved from the NCEE website: http://whatworks.ed.gov.