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Problem Sets

Survivor Time [PDF]

Powerpoint

PCMI November Outreach Weekend [PDF] [PPTX]

 

Session 1: What makes a worthwhile task?

Documents

The Quadrilateral Task [PDF]

Algebra Task Session [PDF]

Powerpoint [PDF] [PPTX]

 

References

Black, P. & Wiliam, D. (1998). "Inside the Black Box: Raising Standards Through Classroom Assessment". Phi Delta Kappan. Oct. pp. 139-148.

 

Brennan, B., Olson J. & the Janus Group.(2012). "Bringing It All Together". Video clip from T-Cubed Common Core State Standards Professional Development Workshop. Curriculum Research & Development Group. University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu HI (2009).

 

Cirillo, M. (2013). What Are Some Strategies for Facilitating Productive Classroom Discussions? NCTM Research Brief. S. DeLeeuw, Series Editor, Reston VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. http://www.nctm.org/Research-and-Advocacy/research-brief-and-clips/Strategies-for-Discussion/#brief

 

Leinwand, S. and 8 others (2014). Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All, Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. http://www.nctm.org/PtA/

 

Stigler, J. and his team at UCLS. TIMSS video series 1999. US3 Exponents, http://www.timssvideo.com/69

 

Session 2: Worthwhile Tasks

Documents

Adapting and Modifying Tasks [PDF]

Another Approach to One Quarter [PDF]

Another Approach to One Quarter [PDF]

Stigler and Hiebert: Improving Mathematics Teaching [PDF]

Jeopardy [PDF]

What Does Research Say the Benefits of Discussion in Mathematics Class Are? [PDF]

PowerPoint [PDF] [PPTX]

 

References

Hiebert, J., & Stigler, J. (2004). Improving Mathematics Teaching, Improving Achievement in Math and Science, 64(5), 12-17.

 

Sanchez, W. (2013). Open ended questions and the process standards. 107(3). Mathematics Teacher.

 

Dekker, T. & Querelle, N. (2002). Great assessment problems (and how to solve them). CATCH project www.fi.uu.nl/catch

 

Leinwand, S. and 8 others (2014). Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All, Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. http://www.nctm.org/PtA/

 

Session 3: Implementing Tasks: Maintaining Fidelity

Documents

Change: A problem from Japan [PDF] [DOC]

PowerPoint [PDF] [PPTX]

 

References

Horn, I. (2012). Strength in Numbers: Collaborative Learning in Secondary Mathematics. Reston VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

 

Peterson, B. (2006). Linear and Quadratic Change: A Problem from Japan. The Mathematics Teacher, 100(3). Reston VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

 

Smith, M., & Stein, M. (2011). 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussions. Reston VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.