TechnologyMediated Instructional Materials in Teaching Mathematics in High Schools

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Technology-Mediated Instructional Materials in
Teaching Mathematics in High Schools

• Julie Hagen Carroll - Statistics
• Tim Scott Biology/Assoc. Dean COS
• Mike Speed Statistics/Assoc. Dean COS

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Texas End-Of-Course Algebra I Summary Report
Spring 2000

• Graphing State CSISD
• Characteristics 60 83
• Applications 51 78
• Functions 50 78
• Equations/Inequalities
• Linear 43 64
• Quadratic Equations 58 75
• Polynomials 58 77
• Problem Solving
• Exponents/Quadratics/Rt. Triangles 51 64
• 1 or 2 Variable situations 45 69
• Probability, Ratio/Proportion, Analysis 66 87

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Partners

• Region IV Service Center
• Texas Rural Systemic Initiative/South Texas Rural
  Systemic Initiative

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Action Plan

• Evaluate effectiveness of CD (Student Growth)
  April 2002
• Analyze all aspects of CD effectiveness
• Specific situations where this technology most
  effective
• Teacher/Student comfort level with technology
• Modify/Tweak/Improve TMI Deliverables
• ID technology that is most effective for a given
  audience
• ID supplementals that make the TMI most effective
  (worksheets, diagnostic tests, etc.)
• Modify/Tweak/Improve TMI Deliverables

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Possible Applications

• Supplemental Instructional Materials
• Refresh Content of Teachers/ Professional
  Development
• Self guided exercises to catch students up after
  lengthy absences
• Parent/Student interactions on home computer

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Possible Applications (Cont.)

• Intervention after poor performance on diagnostic
  exams
• Home Schools
• Bilingual applications
• ExCET preparation/remediation

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Questions???