Secondary Lenses on Learning Participant Book
Team Leadership for Mathematics in Middle and High Schools

Edited by:

Catherine Miles Grant
Valerie L. Mills
Mary Bouck
Ellen Davidson
Barbara Scott Nelson
Steve Benson - Education Development Center, Newton, MA

Other Titles in:
Continuing Professional Development | Leadership | Mathematics & Numeracy

October 2009 | 424 pages | Corwin

The Secondary Lenses on Learning professional development materials were designed to support the efforts of site-based mathematics improvement teams of mathematics leaders to advance middle and high school students' mathematics achievement.

Participants in the Secondary Lenses on Learning program will expand their understanding of the mathematical knowledge and dispositions that students need to be mathematically literate in today's world and the learning opportunities that need to be created to make significant mathematics accessible to all students.

The Secondary Lenses on Learning Participant Book features detailed notes for each of the six sessions, corresponding readings, handouts, and assignments. Over the course of the Secondary Lenses on Learning sessions, participants will:

- Explore concepts in middle and high school algebra

- Discuss readings that illuminate the issues in each session

- Reflect on filmed material and written cases

- Examine various leadership tasks and responsibilities that contribute to an effective mathematics program

Multiple copies of the participant books are available separately to accommodate your group's specific needs. For the facilitator, the Secondary Lenses on Learning comprehensive package includes one participant book, one facilitator's guide, and an accompanying DVD with segments that correlate to individual sessions.

Virginia C. Stimpson

Foreword

Acknowledgements

About the Authors

Part I. Useful Tools

Secondary Lenses on Learning Observation and Reflection Guide for a Mathematics Lesson

Levels of the Math-Talk Learning Community: Action Trajectories for Teacher and Student

Task Analysis Guide

Part II. Session Introductions and Readings

Session 1. What Does It Mean to Know Algebra? (Content)

Readings and Focus Questions to Prepare for Session 1 (Two Homework Readings)

Session 2. What Does High-Quality Instruction Look Like? (Instruction)

Readings and Focus Questions to Prepare for Session 2 (Two Homework Readings)

In-Session Readings for Session 2

Session 3. How Can Assessment Support Learning and Instruction? (Formative Assessment)

Readings and Focus Questions to Prepare for Session 3 (Two Homework Readings)

Session 4. How Can We Hold High Expectations and Provide Strong Support for All Students? (Equitable Practices)

Readings and Focus Questions to Prepare for Session 4 (Readings 4.1 and 4.2 for All Participants and Readings 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5 to Be Divided Among Building Team Members)

Session 5. How Can Professional Development Enable Teachers to Improve Student Achievement? (Practice-Based Professional Development)

Readings and Focus Questions to Prepare for Session 5 (Three Homework Readings)

In-Session Readings for Session 5

Reading Option for DATA Assignment Following Session 5

Session 6. How Can School Leaders Advance Their Mathematics Program Toward Success for All? (Mathematics Improvement Process)

Reading and Focus Questions to Prepare for Session 6 (One Homework Reading)

Part III. Team DATA Assignments (Data As a Tool for Assessing the Mathematics Program)

Team DATA to Collect Between Session 1 (Content) and 2 (Instruction)

Part A: Overview of DATA Assignments Between Sessions 1 and 2