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December 14, 2011December 14, 2011

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PRIME/AFA is a continued partnership of the Michigan Mathematics and Science Centers Network, (MMSCN) Wayne RESA, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the University of Michigan – Dearborn’s Center for Mathematics Education, (UM-D). The evaluation will be conducted through a partnership with the Center for Evaluation Research and SAMPI, (Science and Mathematics Program Improvement).

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PRIME builds on and expands the work of past projects (AFA), providing teachers with a deeper understanding of mathematics content, pedagogical knowledge and evidence-based approaches to instruction.

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PRIME will work with approximately 600 secondary mathematics teachers statewide, representing grades 7-12. This will allow the program to support teachers in building effective instructional “bridges” and logical successions of studies from grade level to grade level.

There are 13 satellite sites representing all 33 M/S Centers, covering the entire State of Michigan with strategically located sites to provide convenient professional development for teachers.

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Key components of this model are:Instruction in both content and pedagogy integrated with

technology, (the N-Spire is the platform!)Ongoing support through coachingCollegial opportunities for substantive dialogue on best

practices through professional learning communities – Teachers will receive a $50 stipend for up to four after school meetings in 2011 – 2012. (PRIME will include science teachers to participate in the after school departmental meetings, (the Professional Learning Communities - PLCs) and to better integrate mathematical concepts into science instruction).

Project OverviewProject OverviewKey components of this model are: Resources that support enriched instruction (e.g., manipulatives and

technology); and support through the involvement of administrators, who will meet via ITV twice per year to discuss long range planning for program sustainability. The project PRIME budget is currently undergoing revisions and will be uploaded back into the grant system this week.

PENDING COMPONENT –◦ PRIME, through a partnership with Michigan Virtual University

(MVU), will facilitate the provision of PRIME course materials online, delivered through Michigan LearnPort®, a web-based delivery system created by MVU in partnership with MDE. MVU will maintain the social network, an online community of learners where mathematics teachers throughout the State of Michigan can actively engage in conversation, share resources, develop lessons, and support each other in their professional practice. We are conferencing with MVU on December 20th to finalize their role with the online support.

Project OverviewProject Overview To accomplish the goals of this model, PRIME will help

teachers understand and incorporate into their practice:◦ the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for

Mathematics;◦ the CCSS Eight Standards of Mathematical Practice; ◦ the SMARTER Balanced Assessment process and the

types of items on the test; ◦ the developmental process involved in Mathematical

Thinking; ◦ the use of “Inquiry” and “Modeling” as a means to help

students construct their understanding; and◦ the importance of “collaboration” with other

professionals to enhance practice.

Project PRIME Two-Year Institute StructureProject

TimelineSchool Year2011-2012

Summer2012

School Year2012-2013

Summer2013

OverarchingMathematicsThemes of Institute

Eight Standards of Mathematical Practice

High School Level: Reasoning and Sense Making

Overarching Science Themes

(Integrated into the Mathematics Themes of the

Institutes)

Eight Scientific and Engineering Practices – Promoting Learning through Inquiry

High School Level: Modeling

Institute96 Hours

5 Sessions30 hours

3 days18 Hours

6 Sessions36 hours

2 days12 Hours

High SchoolMathematics

Content

Content will Focus on the Strands of Algebra, Functions, Geometry

and Modeling along with the 8 Mathematical Practice Standards

Case Studies, Misconceptions and Technology Related

toYear 1 Content

Continuation of Course 1 Content Focusing on the

Strands of Algebra, Functions, Geometry and Modeling along with the 8 Mathematical Practice

Standards

Case Studies, Misconceptions and Technology Related to Year 2 Content

All information pertaining to the project can be found on the MMSCN website at mimathandscience.org under Mathematics Professional Development

Questions: Contact Libby Pizzo at pizzol@resa.net or your local satellite site Director.