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Technology Intensive Math & Science

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Three New Cohorts in 2006-2007!

TIMeS is introducing three cohorts in 2006-2007.  K-2 teachers will be joining us periodically during the year for face-to-face training with Lynn, Rae and others.  Teachers in grades 3-8 will have access to the same type of curriculum-aligned, project-based, hands-on training, but through self-paced online modules.  Check them out in the Workshops area by clicking the link on the left.  We're also pleased to be continuing with several of our teacher-leaders from last year to implement an assessment program, ThinkLink, a predictive ISATs testing system that enables teachers to tailor their instruction to individual students' needs.

Math, Science...and Literacy?
What's the connection?

Although everyone recognizes the link between math and science, many people don't seem to realize that literacy, the ability to read and write, is a critical pre-condition for success in both those fields. Many math teachers can trace their students' difficulties back to difficulties reading the questions. By the same token, although many people recall science textbooks as dense and full of challenging vocabulary that can make comprehension difficult, fewer recognize the unique challenges presented by scientific writing. One way to improve student learning is to utilize cross-curricular lessons and inquiry learning, which attempt to situate new concepts in concrete situations that are relevant to the students. This way, all three foundational subjects can be strengthened at the same time.

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