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Elementary Teachers' Achievement Goal Orientations In A High-Stakes Accountability Context: A Validation Study, Amanda Turner Jan 2014

Elementary Teachers' Achievement Goal Orientations In A High-Stakes Accountability Context: A Validation Study, Amanda Turner

Theses and Dissertations

The present study investigated teacher motivation in a high-stakes accountability context. Specifically, this study examines elementary teachers' achievement goal orientations, self-efficacy for teaching, and perceptions of help-seeking in the context of high-stakes testing and school accountability under No Child Left Behind and an Elementary and Secondary Education Act waiver. Butler's (2007) teacher achievement goal orientation framework provided the theoretical basis of the present study; high-stakes tests and school accountability status were thought to impact teachers’ achievement goal orientations. Additionally, teachers' achievement goal orientations were thought to impact teaching self-efficacy and perceptions of help-seeking. The sample included 381 elementary school teachers. …


Journal Of Mathematics And Science: Collaborative Explorations Jan 2014

Journal Of Mathematics And Science: Collaborative Explorations

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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A Tale Of Two First-Year Mathematics Specialists, D. Floyd, M. Perez, J. Lovin, J. Cavanaugh Jan 2014

A Tale Of Two First-Year Mathematics Specialists, D. Floyd, M. Perez, J. Lovin, J. Cavanaugh

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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A Collaborative Approach: Two Perspectives, B. Chong, M. Farrelly Jan 2014

A Collaborative Approach: Two Perspectives, B. Chong, M. Farrelly

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

This article is a story of collaboration between a principal, Baek Chong, and the mathematics coach, Megan Farrelly. This article shows both perspectives: Baek's thoughts are written in regular typeface, whereas Megan's perspective is italicized. Both educators work at Mark Twain Middle School in Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia which has nearly 900 seventh- and eighth-grade students. Twain Middle School serves a diverse population, of which about 35% of the students arc on free or reduced lunch, 15% receive special education services, 14% receive English language services, and 40% of the students are in the advanced academics program.


The Collaboration Of A Principal And A Mathematics Specialist, S. Garthwaite, P. Granada Jan 2014

The Collaboration Of A Principal And A Mathematics Specialist, S. Garthwaite, P. Granada

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

This article describes the importance of the collaboration between the principal, Patty Granada, and the Mathematics Specialist, Susan Garthwaite, in fostering a highly functioning mathematics program. While many aspects of the collaboration as facilitators for a mathematics program are logical, the "messy" aspects provide greater challenges. Through continued collaboration, they have come to embrace the "messiness" which has contributed to an awareness of similar belief systems in their roles. These beliefs include openness to learning and a sincere commitment to bringing out the best in students and teachers. The principal and the Mathematics Specialist share their continued journey in this …


Collaborative Professional Development: Designing Your Own, B. Williams Jan 2014

Collaborative Professional Development: Designing Your Own, B. Williams

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Cluster-Grouping, Co-Teaching, And Professional Learning Communities Focused On Mathematics Instruction Lead To Improved Engagement And Achievement In Mathematics For Students, K. Schaffner, L. West, A. Miknis, R. Ward, A. Foreman Jan 2014

Cluster-Grouping, Co-Teaching, And Professional Learning Communities Focused On Mathematics Instruction Lead To Improved Engagement And Achievement In Mathematics For Students, K. Schaffner, L. West, A. Miknis, R. Ward, A. Foreman

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Principal And Mathematics Coaches' Journey To Improve Mathematics Learning, R. Cox Jan 2014

Principal And Mathematics Coaches' Journey To Improve Mathematics Learning, R. Cox

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

My educational career path began as an elementary school teacher, then as an assistant principal, and now as a principal. With the educational experiences that I had at each level of my career, I was certain I would be able to handle an increase in the mathematical rigor presented to our students through the new Mathematics Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools (SOL) [1]. I found that, yes, I was able to understand the rigor. However, I found the challenge was providing the needed assistance to bring about results that would ultimately help our teachers and students be successful. …


Contents Jan 2014

Contents

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Partnering With Principals Through Formal And Informal Professional Development, V. Bohidar Jan 2014

Partnering With Principals Through Formal And Informal Professional Development, V. Bohidar

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

Mathematics Specialists and administrators need to define what they should see students and teachers doing in classrooms that promote proficiency and understanding in mathematics. Formal, divisionwide professional development on this topic can quickly guide and inform a large group of administrators in one setting. However, potentially more powerful professional development can occur on a small scale one building at a time through mathematics department learning walks.


The Greater Sum Of Collaboration: Adding Value To Mathematics Education Through Teamwork, J. Deinhart, T. Hulen, B. Butler, D. Kerr Jan 2014

The Greater Sum Of Collaboration: Adding Value To Mathematics Education Through Teamwork, J. Deinhart, T. Hulen, B. Butler, D. Kerr

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

The role of a Mathematics Specialist can vary from pre-K through grade 8 schools. One of the most distinguishing factors involves the relationship between the Mathematics Specialists, administrators, and teachers. In this article, we share our experiences in a school culture that supports common language, collective commitments, trust, and transparency. Using this model, we have experienced high levels of teacher professionalism and student success. As lifelong learners, we continually reflect upon our practices and look for ways to meet the needs of our students. This occurs by implementing purposeful meeting structures that allow us to facilitate discussions around mathematics content, …


Developing A New Partnership, T. Martino, S. Chuang Jan 2014

Developing A New Partnership, T. Martino, S. Chuang

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

Many factors contribute to the success and impact of a Mathematics Resource Teacher on K-5 mathematics instruction. Developing a strong partnership with stakeholders and sharing a common vision for quality mathematics instruction are key factors in the successful implementation of the Mathematics Resource Teacher program. In this article, we share the experience of elementary school principal, Timothy Martino, as he prepared to open a new elementary school in August 2012. Frederick Douglass Elementary opened with a full-time, school-embedded Mathematics Resource Teacher, Mrs. Cindy Brady. Timothy Martino and Mrs. Brady developed a partnership with division-level central office staff and with the …


Recruitment, Retention, And Replacement Of Partner School Divisions, J. Singleton, D. Blount Jan 2014

Recruitment, Retention, And Replacement Of Partner School Divisions, J. Singleton, D. Blount

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Principals Partnering To Build A Vision For School Mathematics, V. Inge, V. Hodges, P. Robertson Jan 2014

Principals Partnering To Build A Vision For School Mathematics, V. Inge, V. Hodges, P. Robertson

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

No abstract provided.


Aims & Scope Jan 2014

Aims & Scope

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Learning Together: Using Action Research To Design Professional Development, M. Alger, R. White Jan 2014

Learning Together: Using Action Research To Design Professional Development, M. Alger, R. White

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

After being part of a week-long math institute, both the principal and the Mathematics Specialist from an urban school district partnered to develop a professional development plan. It incorporated a Lesson Study Model that supported collaborative learning teams, focused on the instructional process, and incorporated reflection and feedback. Although the faculty had engaged in other forms of professional development, the lesson study process was seen as a powerful vehicle that invited a level of coaching and cross-collaboration. This article focuses on the shared viewpoints of the principal and the Mathematics Specialist who worked together to build a mechanism for professional …


Title Page, Coordinating Editor's Remarks Jan 2013

Title Page, Coordinating Editor's Remarks

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Aims & Scope Jan 2013

Aims & Scope

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

No abstract provided.


Scientific Argumentation As A Foundation For The Design Of Inquiry-Based Science Instruction, A. Falk, L. Brodsky Jan 2013

Scientific Argumentation As A Foundation For The Design Of Inquiry-Based Science Instruction, A. Falk, L. Brodsky

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

Despite the attention that inquiry has received in science education research and policy, a coherent means for implementing inquiry in the classroom has been missing [1]. In recent research, scientific argumentation has received increasing attention for its role in science and in science education [2]. In this article, we propose that organizing a unit of instruction around building a scientific argument can bring inquiry practices together in the classroom in a coherent way. We outline a framework for argumentation, focusing on arguments that are central to science—arguments for the best explanation. We then use this framework as the basis for …


Scientific Inquiry And The Nature Of Science Task Force Report: Preface Jan 2013

Scientific Inquiry And The Nature Of Science Task Force Report: Preface

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Teaching About Scientific Inquiry And The Nature Of Science: Toward A More Complete View Of Science Jan 2013

Teaching About Scientific Inquiry And The Nature Of Science: Toward A More Complete View Of Science

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Challenging Pre-Service Students' Teaching Perspectives In An Inquiry-Focused Program, J. L. Pecore, A. Shelton Jan 2013

Challenging Pre-Service Students' Teaching Perspectives In An Inquiry-Focused Program, J. L. Pecore, A. Shelton

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

Inquiry teaching based on constructivist learning theory has been an emphasis in pre-service education for over a decade. In general, a developmental teaching perspective supports inquiry-based instruction where teachers view learners as constructors of knowledge and teaching as providing questions, problems, and challenges that form a bridge from the learners' prior knowledge to a new, more sophisticated form of reasoning. Since teaching perspectives influence student learning, teacher effectiveness, and teacher attrition, challenging pre-service teachers to overcome experience-based convictions of a transmission perspective is necessary in teacher education. In this study, we examined the teaching perspectives of secondary, pre-service methods students …


Right Triangles Of Gian Francesco Malfatti, J. Boyd Jan 2013

Right Triangles Of Gian Francesco Malfatti, J. Boyd

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

No abstract provided.


Contents Jan 2013

Contents

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

No abstract provided.


Understanding Mathematics And Science Advice Networks Of Middle School Teachers, D. White, A. Ruff Jan 2013

Understanding Mathematics And Science Advice Networks Of Middle School Teachers, D. White, A. Ruff

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

We report findings from a research project designed to examine the mathematics and science advice networks of teachers who participated in professional development under the auspices of the NSF-funded Rocky Mountain-Middle School Math and Science Partnership. We provide descriptive statistics of results. Additionally, we reflect on the research process and discuss some of the practical challenges involved.


Strong Support For Mathematics Specialists In Virginia, J. Singleton, D. Blount Jan 2013

Strong Support For Mathematics Specialists In Virginia, J. Singleton, D. Blount

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

No abstract provided.


Inquiry Teaching: It Is Easier Than You Think!, S. Key, D. Owens Jan 2013

Inquiry Teaching: It Is Easier Than You Think!, S. Key, D. Owens

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

This article is a survey of the literature on inquiry teaching. Many teachers do not participate in inquiry teaching for various reasons. The following are the main reasons: it takes too much time; students do not learn what they need for the state test; and, the teachers do not know how to grade projects and presentations. These reasons sound like rhetoric from long ago, but it is very current. In this article, research is used to show that students who participate in inquiry learning or any type of problem-based education do much better than students who do not have that …


How Does Leadership Matter? Developing And Teaching A Definition Of Hands-On Science, A Prerequisite For Effective Inquiry Teaching, D. R. Sterling Jan 2013

How Does Leadership Matter? Developing And Teaching A Definition Of Hands-On Science, A Prerequisite For Effective Inquiry Teaching, D. R. Sterling

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

This descriptive case study describes leadership skills and planning for setting clear directions by program leaders for a statewide professional development initiative to extend improvement in science teaching and learning. For science teachers and leaders in Virginia, a critical part of setting clear goals that everyone can understand is defining key science terms. One of the four key terms, "hands-on science," is defined here. Materials to develop teachers' understanding of the term for effective implementation of classroom inquiry activities are shared, along with a rubric for evaluation by and for teachers. Understanding of the term "hands-on science" is necessary before …


Executive Summary — Teaching About Scientific Inquiry And The Nature Of Science Jan 2013

Executive Summary — Teaching About Scientific Inquiry And The Nature Of Science

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

No abstract provided.


Infusing Problem-Based Learning (Pbl) Into Science Methods Courses Across Virginia, K. R. Thomas, P. L. Horne, S. M. Donnelly, C. T. Berube Jan 2013

Infusing Problem-Based Learning (Pbl) Into Science Methods Courses Across Virginia, K. R. Thomas, P. L. Horne, S. M. Donnelly, C. T. Berube

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

This article outlines the results of a collaborative study of the effects of infusing problem-based learning (PBL) into K-12 science methods courses across four universities in Virginia. Changes in pre-service teachers' attitudes surrounding science teaching were measured before and after completing a science methods course in which they experienced PBL first-hand as participants, and then practiced designing their own PBL units for use in their future classrooms. The results indicate that exposure to PBL enhances pre-service teachers' knowledge of inquiry methods and self-efficacy in teaching science.