University of Arizona - Center for Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers

Teacher Workshop Schedule
Spring Semester 2013

Our mission is to support educators in their quest to provide quality instruction to elementary, middle school, and high school mathematics students. Some teachers have requested refresher high school level mathematics sessions to gain perspective regarding what their students will need to know for future courses. Some teachers want to see alternative ways to present particular topics. Teachers have requested support in using technology to enhance their lessons. In response to these requests, the Center for Recruitment and Retention is pleased to announce a series of teacher workshops. Our intent is to provide experiences to deepen mathematical understandings.

Space for each workshop is limited. You are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Priority is given to teachers from partnership schools and districts.

If you have questions about the workshops, or if you have trouble using the registration forms, please contact Ginny Bohme.
vbohme@math.arizona.edu

This summer the UA Department of Mathematics is offering the following course-

505D - Data Analysis and Probability for K-8 Teachers

In this course, we will explore ideas in probability and statistics by performing experiments, collecting data, and using technology to analyze results. We will see how students can learn about ideas such as randomness and variability, and use these ideas to solve real-world problems. In this course, participants will work on interactive investigations and projects and receive plentiful feedback from the instructor and from their peers. We will also explore how these ideas are treated in the Common Core State Standards.

Instructor: Cody Patterson
Date: June 10 - June 28, 2013, Monday through Friday
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 noon
Location: Math East Building, room 143

There are openings for few teachers to register for this course in one of two ways:

Taking the course for graduate credit

You may register to take this course as a non-degree-seeking graduate student. To do so, apply to the UA Graduate College for admission as a non-degree-seeking student. The application fee for non-degree-seeking students is $35. To learn about the application process, go to this link:
http://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/apply-now

A 3-credit course will cost $1,389 for in-state residents. Current policy states that a person who is subsequently accepted to a graduate degree program may transfer up to 6 credits from a non-degree program. Unfortunately, we do not have any funds to assist with these costs.

Taking the course for re-certification hours

If you would like to take this course for 45 re-certification hours rather than for graduate credit, you may sign up through CRR. The course costs $400. Unfortunately, we do not have any funds to assist with this cost.Write a check payable to The University of Arizona and send it to the Department of Mathematics, 617 N. Santa Rita Ave., PO Box 210089, Tucson, AZ 85721. Write "Math 505D" in the memo line.

Click here to register for this course to earn re-certification hours.

Fall 2013 Workshops

Statistics for Teachers Grades 6-8

Presenter: DeAnna McDonald
Date: Mondays- September 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Earn: 8 hours of professional development credit for recertification.

Decimals and Percents in the Common Core for Teachers Grades 3-8

Presenter: Jennifer North-Morris
Date: Tuesdays -September 10, 17, 24, October 1
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Earn: 8 hours of professional development credit for recertification.

Exploring Topics in Intemediate Algebra

Presenter: Bruce MacMillan
Date: Thursdays – September 12, 19, 26, October 3
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Earn: 8 hours of professional development credit for recertification.

Tasks and Activities to Construct Deep Understanding of Fractions, a HEMS Workshop

This special Herbst Enrichment Mathematics Seminar (HEMS) for math teachers in grades 3-5 is sponsored by Arthur and Lee Herbst, friends of the Center for Recruitment & Retention, to assist teachers in increasing their effectiveness in the classroom in order that all students may achieve and excel in mathematics.
The Common Core Standards call for students in grades 3 to 5 to explore fractions and experience fractions to build a deep understanding of how they fit in the grand scheme of numbers and operations. In this workshop, participants will:

gain insightful perspectives of the fraction standards in the CCSS,

build a repertoire of tasks and activities that support the CCSS standards,

participate in fraction activities and problem solving situations in both student-mode and teacher-mode for fraction concept development and operations with fractions,

compare the current fraction standards to Common Core fraction standards,

examine the Number and Operations - Fractions Domain in the CCSS,

explore the Fraction Progression document, and

perform a task analysis of K-5 fraction tasks to better understand specific language used in the standards and comprehend the progression.

Presenter: Catherine Parker
Date: Saturday, Fall, 2013
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Gould Simpson Building, room 849
Earn: 7 hours of professional development credit for recertification.
Teachers grades 3 to 5 are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to those from partner schools/districts.
Participants will be paid a $50 stipend for their active participation thanks to the generous donation from Arthur and Lee Herbst.

Watch for a repeat of this workshop in the fall.

The following districts/schools maintain a partnership with the Center.

Districts

Altar Valley School District
Amphitheater Public Schools
Catalina Foothills School District
Flowing Wells Unified School District
Marana Unified School District
Nogales Unified School District
Sahuarita Unified School District
Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District
Sunnyside Unified School District
Tanque Verde Unified School District
Tucson Unified School District
Vail School District

Schools

City High School
International School of Tucson
Skyview High School
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
St. Gregory College Preparatory School
Pima Community College Instructors

We appreciate any suggestions you have for additional workshops.