RESEARCH

Focus on Mathematics Case Study

Lead Evaluator(s): Sabra Lee and Carol Baldassari
Associates: Rosalie Torres
Partners: Boston University, EDC, teachers from Chelsea Public Schools, Lawrence Public Schools, Watertown Public Schools, Waltham Public Schools
Funder: National Science Foundation - Math Science Partnership Program, supplemental award
Years: 2005-2009
Abstract:  

Studies of four middle and high school mathematics teachers that completed Boston University's Masters of Mathematics for Teaching Program were conducted between 2005 and 2008 to examine whether and how the program contributed to teachers' deepening their knowledge of mathematics, shifting their instructional practices, and assuming leadership roles in their schools and districts.

Data collection included observations of FoM professional development sessions including those led by the case study teachers; multiple interviews with case study teachers, interviews and surveys at different points in time with FoM program PIs and staff members, Boston University faculty [mathematicians and mathematics educators], district representatives, and the four mathematics teaching fellows participating in the study; classroom observations; and program artifacts.

Reports: coming soon!
Website:http://www.focusonmath.org/

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