Math 406B (Version 08.21.13)
Week
1
Tues, Aug 27
Thur, Aug 29
Fall 2013
Virginia Bohme
Introduction of course, practicum, student teaching, certification, examine beliefs, standards.
Assignments: (1) Read and summarize Mindset excerpts: Pp 15-19, 24,25,32,33, 42,43,57-59,
71-77 Notes & Quotes
(2) Watch You ALREADY Know How to be GREAT: Alan Fine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFAGOdCdFrc (12:40)
Write a paragraph summarizing the main points & your reaction.
(3) Decide your topic for Math Motivation Paper & Presentation
Mindset discussion
You Already Know How to Be Great discussion
Creating a climate for learning
Formative Assessment - slates
Racetrack
Mathematics Strands in CCSS? CCSS Standards for Mathematical Practice
Assignment: The Motivation Breakthrough Ch 1 pp 3-41 (due 9/06) Notes & Quotes
Work on Math Motivation Paper & Presentation
Tues, Sept 3
Stacks of Cups Activity
Core Mathematics Standards and Standards for Mathematical Practice
Assignment: Map Cup Activity to CCSS Mathematics Standards & CCSS Practice Standards
This link may help: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=3511
Also Illustrative Mathematics: http://www.illustrativemathematics.org/
Thur, Sept 5
Discuss Two Types of Motivation- Mathematical & Behavioral
Intro to Practicum field experience
Presentation Tips
PowerPoint tips
Presentation order
Assignment: Math Motivation Paper & Presentation
Tues, Sept 10
Math Motivation Presentations Day 1
Math Motivation Paper & Presentation due
Assignment: Read Strength in Numbers Chapter 2: Equitable Mathematics Teaching (N&Q)
Thur, Sept 12
Math Motivation Presentations Day 2
Assignment: Read Strength in Numbers Chapter 3: Mathematical Competence (N&Q)
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Tues, Sept 17
Discuss Strength in Numbers Readings
Assignment: Read Teach Like a Champion Chap 7 Building Character & Trust (N &Q)
Practicum
Week 1
Thur, Sept 19
Assignment: Read and summarize Teach Like a Champion Chaps 2 & part of 3 Pp 57-82 (N&Q)
Write questions on index card for Dr.Anhalt regarding Student Teaching.
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Tues, Sept 24
Practicum
Week 2
Thur, Sept 26
Dr. Anhalt- Student Teaching Applications Packet
Assignments: (1) Read and summarize Teach Like a Champion Chap 3 Pp 83-109 (N&Q)
(2) Complete the Student Teaching Packet
Lesson Plans & Unit Designs
Assignment: Read and summarize Teach Like a Champion Ch 4 Pp 111-144 (N&Q)
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