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The MathER timetable of objectives is as follows:
August 2000  Pre-inservice training for Jefferson Middle School math teachers and lab facilitator in the use of hardware and software.  Internet project databases will be searched for Internet projects, WebQuests, TrackStars, and activities, related to math objectives for class participation.
September 2000 An assessment will be made of student’s 1999-2000 Terra Nova math scores using the TestMate Clarity program, STAR, and Orchard.  These reports will be used to diagnose student weaknesses and enable the teacher to track students and develop a listing of mastery, partial mastery, or non-mastery scores for students for each math objective tested.  Students will begin utilization of the Accelerated Math and Orchard programs which will be continued through the year.
October 2000 Students will create math journal entries to be hosted on the MathER web site using the Orchard Software and MS Word.  An integration of technology daylong workshop session will be held for participating math teachers at the technology center.
November 2000 Participants will use Internet bookmarks of web sites, WebQuests, TrackStars, and participate in Internet projects that will be useful in the mastery of math objectives.
December 2000 Students will create PowerPoint multimedia presentation focusing on elements of math story problems.  These presentations will be hosted on the MathER web site and can be downloaded by other educators.
January 2001 Though the use of email and ICQ communication, participating classes will work with each other and surrounding schools to broaden the reach of the project though math competitions.  A daylong integration of technology workshop session will be held for participating math teachers at the technology center.  The STAR test will be administered to determine student gains and identify adjustments necessary for any students who achieve a lower score.
February 2001 Students will utilize Excel to create graphs and charts based on a real world situation.  These will be shared with parents and educators through the MathER web site.
March & April 2001 Students will prepare a MathER Showcase for parents and the community.  Students will demonstrate skills they have learned throughout the year and present PowerPoint presentations and the MathER website. Post testing of students will be conducted using Terra Nova test and STAR.  An integration of technology workshop session will be held for participating teachers at the technology center.
May 2001 This month will be used for final evaluation of the MathER project and conclusion of Internet Projects.  Teachers will complete an evaluation of the integration of technology into the math curriculum through participation in MathER.
 
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