2. Part 1: Failing in Mathematics
Part 2: Integrating Technology Into the Mathematics
Classroom: The Role of Teacher Preparation
Programs
Part 1: Failing in Mathematics
Part 2:
Part 3:
Part 3: Revolutionary Technique Enables Highland
Park Student Math Scores to Soar
3. There is a strong link between the
successes in high school math, in
college & in the working world.
Studies are showing a trend of US
students who are graduating
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without being well equipped in this
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area. One of the key problems is
the lack of good, qualified math
teachers. Teacher quality is directly
“On the most recent
associated with student
NAEP mathematics
assessment, 39% of 12th performance. Schools struggle with
graders failed to score
keeping the kind of high quality
above the basic
teachers that are needed. Financial
achievement level.”
-Barrow
issues are a large contributing
-Debraggio
problem. Schools struggle to find
-Rouse
solutions for these challenges.
4. “Evidence suggests that computer-aided instruction programs have the potential to
significantly enhance mathematics achievement in middle and high schools –
particularly for students in large, heterogeneous classes – by increasing the amount
of individualized instruction available.” -Barrow -Debraggio -Rouse
There are some good implications that
computer technology can help with this
challenge. Computers can help both with
the low levels of achievement and with
some cost effective ways of staffing.
By examining the financial situations and
implementing measures of reform, these
challenges can be addressed. Taking measures to correct
the poor performance and outcomes in mathematics
is essential and important for the future of our students.
Barrow, Lisa: Debraggio,
Elizabeth; Rouse, Cecilia Elena; (2008) Failing in Mathematics,
VoxEU.org, 23 Dec. 2008
5. We certainly have a
responsibility to provide
the very best
environments of learning
for our children. They are
never too young and it is
never too late to start.
Familiarizing students with
math/computer
technology at a young age
will help them at every
stage in the future. Poor
performance due to the
lack of proper instruction
is just not acceptable and
needs to be addressed
from every angle.
6. Part 2: The key to integrating math
Integrating Technology technology into the classroom
into the Mathematics is to produce educators that
Classroom: The Role of are literate in computer
Teacher Preparation education. Teachers being
Programs educated themselves in ways
-Regina M. Mistretta
of incorporating this
technology into their
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classrooms is a huge benefit in
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the realm of education. Big
“Today’s technology standards
positive changes have come
(International Society for
about through linking
Technology in Education, 2000)
challenge teacher education
technology and curriculum.
programs across the nation to
Data has shown that this kind
address the need to produce
computer literate teachers who are
of instructional technology
confident in their ability to choose
and incorporate instructional
greatly helps the higher
technology into their classroom
teaching.” thinking skills develop that are
-Regina M. Mistretta
needed for math skills.
7. Software and websites can be matched to the needs of
individual classrooms. A teacher that is
knowledgeable and trained in these areas can
confidently provide students with the technological
tools to succeed in the math classroom. With
adequate preparation, teachers can make positive,
informed decisions on what programs to use and how
to apply the abilities, knowledge and skills that have
been acquired. Significant changes have been made in
education through the process of linking curriculum
and technology. Math can be boosted through this.
Mistretta, Regina M.(2005)Integrating Technology Into The Mathematics Classroom:
The Role of Teacher Preparation Programs,
The Mathematics Educator 15 (1) 18 - 24
8. The demanding need for the
use of technology in our
educational system shows up
in the deficient test scores
that are being reported.
Mathematic skills have
declined and need to be
reinforced within our school
systems. It is within our
reach to give our students
the opportunities to increase
the quality of math
education. It can only
happen if educators take it
upon themselves to be
willing to learn these new
ways to empower our
children with technology
advances in education.
9. Part 3:
Highland Park, a Detroit Michigan
Revolutionary Technology
High School has students who are
Enables Highland Park Student
Math Scores to Soar excited about their achievements.
-Debbie Edwards
They are excelling in academics and
http://www.sfbayview.com/2009/revolutiona
ry-technology-enables-highland-park-student-
are not struggling to complete and
math-scores-to-soar/
turn in assignments. Classrooms
“Instead of trying to are busy on days when students are
not required to attend. All of this
get students to come to has come about for one reason –
class, these teachers technology. The classrooms were
equipped with computers and
are trying to get selected learning programs. The
students to go home.” students love it and cannot seem to
get enough satisfaction. What has
-Debbie Edwards occurred is amazing.
10. Attitudes toward math in this school became positive.
Students found pleasure and success in the computer based
programs that were offered. The students are excited about
being able to achieve what never seemed possible before.
One teacher who had doubted the program now says that this
is one of the best things that has ever happened to her
classroom. Every day students are engaged in learning.
At Highland Park Career Academy, the
average pre-test score for Algebra 1
was 37.3 percent. The average post-
test score was 86 percent, for an
average increase of almost 50 percent.
The average pretest score for Algebra 2
was 39.7 percent. The average post-
test score was 70.5 percent, for an
average increase of over 30 percent.
Edwards, Debbie (2009) Revolutionary Technology
Enables Highland Park Student Math
Scores to Soar, San Francisco National
Black Newspaper, February
11. Here are some math sites It is exciting to see the
that have come in useful possibilities that only a few
in elementary classroom years ago were beyond our
math support. reach. The realities have
proven to be successes that
are no less than incredible .
http://www.coolmath.com
Students can be
empowered educationally
http://www.mathcats.com
with the technology that is
readily available. We have
http://www.funbrain.com/
to take advantage of what
is before us and equip our
http://www.math.com/
children to be successful
and advance. Embracing a
http://www.mathgoodies.com/
better future means that
we may need to step out
on trial and error and see
what works and is efficient
in each of our situations.
12. Technology in math
education is a tremendous
support that can transform
students approach to the
learning environment. With
some inspiration and
proper preparation,
teachers can turn their
classrooms into the
learning centers that make
a positive difference. The
overall downward trend in
math scores in the US is
unacceptable. This
educational challenge can