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Guest Editorial: Special Issue On Supporting Mathematics Teacher Educators’ Knowledge And Practices For Teaching Content To Prospective (Grades K-8) Teachers, Aina Appova, Rachael M. Welder, Ziv Feldman

The Mathematics Enthusiast

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Foreword: Building A Profession Of Mathematics Teacher Education, James Hiebert, Dawn Berk

The Mathematics Enthusiast

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Exploring Mathematical Knowledge For Teaching Teachers: Supporting Prospective Elementary Teachers’ Relearning Of Mathematics, Alison Castro Superfine, Priya V. Prasad, Rachael M. Welder, Dana Olanoff, Christina Eubanks-Turner

The Mathematics Enthusiast

The growing number of studies on mathematics teacher educator knowledge have consistently argued that mathematics teacher educators require specialized knowledge in their work with prospective teachers (beyond the knowledge needed for teaching students), what researchers refer to as mathematical knowledge for teaching teachers. Drawing from existing research and aspects of our own work as mathematics teacher educators, we offer our own conceptualization of mathematical knowledge for teaching teachers and illustrate ways in which we as mathematics teacher educators use our own knowledge in teaching mathematics content to prospective teachers. We are particularly concerned with the knowledge mathematics teacher educators use …

What Content Prek-8 Prospective Teachers Should Know And Why: Topic Recommendations For Content Courses, Pingping Zhang, April Brown, Manjula Joseph, Jia He

The Mathematics Enthusiast

There is a long history of mathematics educators trying to answer the questions of what mathematics is essential to learn and why, including the mathematical education of prospective teachers. Determining the answer to these questions and conveying that answer convincingly are not always easy tasks for new mathematics teacher educators (MTEs). As an MTE’s career progresses (or in some cases as novice MTEs), they must also decide how much content is possible to cover in the context of one, two, or three semesters. That is, how deep is deep enough, and how much breadth is feasible? And how does an …

Professional Development For Mathematics Teacher Education Faculty: Need And Design, Billy Jackson, Shandy Hauk, Jenq Jong Tsay, Alma Ramirez

The Mathematics Enthusiast

The purpose of this report is to share a conceptual model useful in the design of professional learning about teaching for university mathematics faculty. The model is illustrated by examples from a particular design effort: the development of an online shortcourse for faculty new to teaching mathematics courses for prospective primary school teachers. How novice mathematics teacher educators grow as instructors is an emerging area of research and development in the United States. At the same time, it is well established that effective instructional design of any course, including a course for faculty, requires breadth first: understanding and anticipating the …

Opportunities To Decrease Elementary Prospective Teachers’ Mathematics Anxiety, Monica S. Karunakaran

The Mathematics Enthusiast

There is a large body of research that documents mathematics anxiety among elementary prospective teachers (PTs) (e.g., Dutton, 1951; Gresham, 2007; Sloan, 2010). Anxiety about mathematics leaves many PTs with the belief that they are not good at doing mathematics, a fear of doing mathematics, and the response that they do not want to talk about or display this fear to others. This disposition is dangerous for PTs because it perpetuates a cycle of mathematics anxiety with their future students. The goal of this article is to encourage the use of research findings when mathematics teacher educators (MTEs) are working …

June 2020 News Releases, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

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Mathematics Teacher Educators’ Addressing The Common Core Standards For Mathematical Practice In Content Courses For Prospective Elementary Teachers: A Focus On Critiquing The Reasoning Of Others, Brooke Max, Rachael M. Welder

The Mathematics Enthusiast

Over the last forty years, standards and recommendations for teachers and learners of K-12 mathematics in the US have evolved to highlight mathematical practices (e.g., Common Core State Standards of Mathematics, Standards for Mathematical Practice [SMPs]). Practice standards (i.e., SMPs) describe mathematical competencies that should be developed in learners of mathematics at all levels. National organizations (e.g., Conference Board of Mathematical Sciences) have specifically called for attention to be given to SMPs in collegiate mathematics content courses for prospective elementary (ages 5-12) teachers (PTs). The goal of this paper is to help instructors of such courses, especially those new to …

Experiencing Active Mathematics Learning: Meeting The Expectations For Teaching And Learning In Mathematics Classrooms, Kristy Litster, Beth Macdonald, Jessica F. Shumway

The Mathematics Enthusiast

Active learning mathematics classrooms incorporate meaningful activities that emphasize reasoning, thinking and active interaction with mathematics. Current mathematics standards and curricula recommend that Mathematics Teacher Educators (MTEs) use elements of active learning in their mathematics content courses specifically designed for Prospective Teachers (PTs) as they prepare PTs to learn and teach mathematics. However, it can be very difficult for PTs to shift their pedagogical dispositions towards instruction associated with active learning because they typically have not experienced mathematics taught in this way. This article focuses on two instructional practices for MTEs to use with PTs. First, selecting tasks that promote …

Pakootas V. Teck Cominco Metals, Ltd., Connlan W. Whyte

Public Land & Resources Law Review

Throughout the twentieth century, Teck Cominco Metals leaked metal pollutants into the Upper Columbia River that ultimately entered the United States and the Colville Indian Reservation. In 2004, after almost a decade of working with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Colville Tribes initiated a citizen suit under CERCLA against Teck for damaging the ecosystem of the Upper Columbia River. In 2018, the Ninth Circuit affirmed judgment against Teck for recovery costs and attorney’s fees.

Introductory Calculus: Through The Lenses Of Covariation And Approximation, Caleb Huber

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

Over the course of a year, I investigated reformative approaches to the teaching of calculus. My research revealed the substantial findings of two educators, Michael Oehrtman and Pat Thompson, and inspired me to design a course based upon two key ideas, covariation and approximation metaphors. Over a period of six weeks, I taught a course tailored around these ideas and documented student responses to both classroom activities and quizzes. Responses were organized intonarratives, covariation, rates of change, limits, and delta notation. Covariation with respect to rates of change was found to be incredibly complex, and students would often see it …

Mountains To The Sea: How Climate Change Influences People, Cultures And Communities, Stephanie L. Maltarich

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

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Preview; Reavis V. Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency D/B/A Fedloan Servicing: Just What Is A “Disclosure” Anyway?, Dillon Kato

Montana Law Review Online

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Preview; Butte School District No. 1 V. C.S. And Stuart Mccarvel. Applying The Endrew F. Standard: ‘Appropriately Ambitious In Light Of The Child’S Circumstances’, Ally Seneczko

Montana Law Review Online

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America At A Glance: How Do Working-Age Adults With Travel-Limiting Disabilities Get Around?, University Of Montana Rural Institute

Independent Living and Community Participation

Using data from the 2017 National Household Travel Survey, this research brief explores travel behaviors and characteristics of rural and urban people with disabilities. Summary findings: Rural people report a slightly higher rate of travel-related disability, and are also more likely to report being a driver. Urban people with disabilities are more likely to use other transportation options, like special transit services, reduced-fare taxi, or public transit. Overall, people with disabilities who are drivers report higher rates of employment and lower rates of poor health.

Significant Montana Cases, Montana Law Review Staff

Montana Law Review

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Production Audio For Non-Fiction Video: A Beginner's Field Guide, R. Ryan Weibush

Open Educational Resources (OER) at University of Montana

The intention of this text is to be a practical field guide, to be referenced before, after, and, if needed, during a non-fiction production. While the term “non-fiction” may refer to a wide variety of production styles, the only two covered in depth here are the “run & gun” style, and the “talking head” interview. These often serve as the scaffolding, so to speak, of a variety of videos from web-based to documentary films.

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City Of Missoula V. Kroschel: Missing The Mark On Montana's Terry Statute, Kirsi Luther

Montana Law Review

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University Of Montana Commencement List, Spring 2020, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of The Registrar

University of Montana Commencement Programs, 1898-2020

Due to COVID-19, the Registrar did not publish an official Spring 2020 commencement program (physically or digitally). Library staff copied the list of graduates from the commencement web site and saved the list for online access in this repository.

May 2020 News Releases, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

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Msw Portfolio, Sean Patrick Kavanaugh

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

My written explanation for how my life, work, and MSW experience has led me to be a well rounded social worker through the 13 NASW core competencies.

A Tribute To The Honorable Karen Townsend, Cynthia Ford

Montana Law Review

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Issuance Of The Keystone Xl Permit: Presidential Prerogative Or Presidential "Chutzpah", Hope M. Babcock

Montana Law Review

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Tribal Courts, The Violence Against Women Act, And Supplemental Jurisdiction: Expanding Tribal Court Jurisdiction To Improve Public Safety In Indian Country, Adam Crepelle

Montana Law Review

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Master Limited Partnerships: A Step In The Renewable Direction, Rebekah M. Gryder

Montana Law Review

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You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks: State V. Wilson In Light Of Changing Marijuana Law, Peter Yould

Montana Law Review

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2019 Nonresident Visitation, Expenditures & Economic Impact Estimates, Kara Grau

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

A collection of 2019 full year and quarterly estimates of nonresident visitation, expenditures by nonresident travelers, and economic impact estimates, including expenditures by purpose of trip, airport of arrival, and international visitors.

Covid-19 Impacts On Tourism-Related Businesses: Thoughts And Concerns, Glenna Hartman, Norma P. Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been detrimental for both the health and the economy of Montanans and the entire globe. Many of Montana businesses, especially the travel-related businesses, were shut down from mid-March to the end of May. All non-essential travel stopped. The impact on businesses was felt statewide. This report focuses on the open-ended responses within the third round of business surveys conducted by the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research (ITRR) at the University of Montana. The survey was conducted in the height of Montana’s shut-down to capture the thoughts and concerns of business owners in the travel …

Sb75-19/20: Resolution Supporting The Creation Of Transitional Housing Units For Survivors Of Domestic Or Sexual Violence At The University Of Montana, Cierra Anderson

Senate Resolutions, 2007-Present

SB75-19/20: Resolution Supporting the Creation of Transitional Housing Units for Survivors of Domestic or Sexual Violence at the University of Montana. This resolution passed on a 19Y-0N-1A vote during the April 29, 2020 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM).

Sb76-19/20: Resolution Urging Um To Develop Online Sex Trafficking Resources, Abbigail Belcher, Alyssa Stokovich

Senate Resolutions, 2007-Present

SB76-19/20: Resolution Urging UM to Develop Online Sex Trafficking Resources. This resolution was approved during the April 29, 2020 meeting of the 2019-2020 Senate of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM).