 The MMSA provides assistance to schools, districts, and other organizations seeking to improve their curriculum, instruction, assessment, content knowledge, and other areas related to science and mathematics education. Audiences include classroom teachers, committee members, specialists, administrators, and other educators from schools and organizations that support science and math education. *In state rate: $900.00 per day, $550.00 per half day plus presenter mileage and printing cost for materials. Contact us for quotes on out of state rates.
Mathematics Mathematics Consulting
Mathematics Professional Development Mathematical Content and Pedagogy: 3 hour sessions that enhance teachers’ understanding of mathematical content, research on how students learn mathematics, and best instructional practices. Modules include Number Sense, Place Value, Addition / Subtraction; Multiplication/Division; Data and Statistics; and Algebraic Reasoning. Investigations in Number, Data, and Space: Workshops provide training in the implementation of Investigations math curriculum. Formats can include grade level introductions to specific units or cross grade level topics, such as review and practice, leading classroom discussions, and assessment. Connected Mathematics: Workshops provide training in the implementation of the CMP2 math curriculum. Formats can include grade level introductions to specific units or cross grade level topics, such as Classroom Management, Review and Practice, and Assessment. Differentiated Instruction: Workshops sessions can by tailored for individual school or district settings. Instructional strategies based in research on best practice designed to meet the needs of diverse student populations. Particular emphasis on the language of mathematics and strategies for guiding effective mathematical discussions. Alignment to Standards: Three-hour sessions that examine alignment to state and local mathematics standards including Maine’s Learning Results and NECAP grade level expectations. Professional Learning Communities: Facilitation available for study groups investigating various topics in mathematics, including book studies. Online Book Study: 4-6 week book studies facilitated by MMSA staff. Materials include study agenda, weekly prompts for online discussion, reading assignments, and suggestions for classroom application. Classroom mentoring: MMSA staff will visit classrooms with a focus on best practices. Includes pre- and post-observation meetings with classroom teachers. Curriculum Topic Study: Curriculum Topic Study (CTS) helps K-12 educators deepen their understanding of the important mathematics topics they teach. CTS builds a bridge between state and national standards, research on students' ideas in science and mathematics, and opportunities for students to learn science and mathematics through improved teacher practice. Teachers can explore in depth specific topics such as numbers and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis, etc.
Science Professional Development Formative Assessment in Science: Sessions range from a single day to multi-day series. Learn how to use science formative assessment strategies to identify students’ ideas, diagnose difficulties, inform instructional practice, and monitor student learning. Some sessions will include the MMSA-authored books, Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Vol 1-4, and Science Formative Assessment. Curriculum Topic Study: Learn how to utilize a comprehensive resource that enables teachers to deeply examine all aspects of science teaching and learning related to the topics they teach and to bridge the gap between standards, research, and classroom practice. Sessions can be comprehensive or specifically designed to focus on a specific purpose, such as using CTS for curriculum coherence, instructional design and strategies, or assessment. For more information, visit www.curriculumtopicstudy.org Inquiry-Based Science: Sessions are designed to improve teachers’ ability to use inquiry-based instructional practices and develop inquiry skills and understandings among students. Workshops can be tailored for elementary, middle, or high school grade levels. Science and Language Literacy: Learn how the reciprocal processes of language literacy and science can strengthen student learning in science as well as improve literacy skills within the rich, engaging context of a school’s science program. Sessions can be tailored for elementary, middle, or high school grade levels. Consulting can also be provided in the areas of curriculum analysis or implementation, instructional design, teaching and learning strategies, examining student work and thinking, and embedded professional development planning. Please see our staff list to contact: MMSA Staff |
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