
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.