Learning and Teaching Linear Functions: Video Cases for Mathematics Professional Development, 6-10/Facilitator's Guide

By Judith Mumme and Nicholas Branca

Learning and Teaching Linear Functions Video Cases for Mathematics Professional Development, 6-10 Nanette Seago, Judith Mumme, and Nicholas Branca Developed under a grant from the National Science Foundation, these video-based mathematics professional development resources help teachers in grades 6-10 address some of the problems of practice associated with the issues and challenges of teaching linear functions. Based on videos of real classroom teaching, these materials better equip teachers to prepare and implement lessons that will help students develop conceptual understanding of linear functions. Teachers' own understanding of the subject will be deepened as they teach. The facilitation package is made up of three components: a Facilitator's Guide, a CD of facilitation resources, and a participant's CD with video clips and resources. The professional development curriculum includes one foundation module consisting of eight three-hour sessions and four extension modules, each composed of two or three three-hour sessions. The five modules cover: conceptualizing and representing linear relationships launching a lesson or task interpreting and responding to unexpected student methods making use of student ideas during discussion examining equivalence and generalization. Each module is constructed as a series of interrelated cases, designed in a sequence that builds toward specific learning goals. Each case includes: mathematics tasks one or two short video clips from lessons filmed in real classrooms discussion topics readings tasks designed as a bridge to teachers' practice. Extensive support for the workshop leader is provided on the Facilitator's Resource CD. Resourcesfor each session include: facilitation notes agendas lesson graphs video analyses mathematics tasks analyses PowerPoint slides video transcripts. Benefit from cutting-edge teacher development curriculum using CD technology. Study the details of teaching linear functions while simultaneously supporting the learning of the mathematics teachers need to teach. System Requirements for CD-ROMs Windows/PCPentium Processor266Mhz (or higher)Windows 98 (or higher)64MB RAM (more recommended)SVGA Color Display (or better)8X CD-ROM Drive (or faster)Sound Card Sound Card16-bit Flash(tm) Player and Acrobat Reader MacintoshPowerPC ProcessorG3/233Mhz (or higher)System 8.5.5 (or higher)64MB RAM (more recommended) SVGA Color Display (or better)8X CD-ROM Drive (or faster)16-bit Flash(tm) Player and Acrobat Reader

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0325006822
• ISBN13: 9780325006826
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: HEINEMANN
• Length: 35 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.6" x 8.5"
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 10