The Show-Me Project
NSF ESI-0137305
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*A National Science Foundation project supporting implementation of standards-based middle grades mathematics curricula |
Division of Elementary, Secondary, and Informal Education
Implementation and Dissemination Project
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ABSTRACT
The Show-Me Center, in partnership with four NSF-sponsored middle grades mathematics curriculum development Satellite Centers
(University of Wisconsin, Michigan State University, University of Montana, and Educational Development Center) provides information
and resources needed to support selection and implementation of standards-based middle grades mathematics curricula.
The phrase "standards-based" is used here to refer to implementation of recommendations regarding mathematics curriculum and instructional
practice outlined in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics (1989),
Professional Standards for Teaching Mathematics (1991) and the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (2000). These documents call
for curriculum and instruction that engages, challenges, and prepares students for continued study and growth in mathematical skills and
understandings, causes them to develop mathematical habits of mind and to understand and appreciate the role of mathematics in human affairs.
The intent of the Standards is that students become mathematically literate, including being able to explore, conjecture, reason logically and
use a variety of mathematical methods to solve problems.
The over-arching goal of the Show-Me Project is to ensure the opportunity for every middle school student to study important mathematics
within a learning environment that challenges their intellect and engages their interest. Show-Me Project staff believe that opportunity
to learn depends upon teacher's mathematical knowledge, their ability to organize instruction and interact with students, a well-articulated
curriculum framework, and sound set of curriculum materials. The Show-Me Project's primary work is to support teachers as they implement
standards-based curriculum and instructional strategies to better serve their students.
GOALS
The four major goals of the Project are:
Leadership/Infrastructure Development-develop a sustainable leadership infrastructure to initiate and support standards-based curriculum reform,
including Show-Me Regional Associates, experienced teacher users of the curricula (Show-Me Master Teachers) and district leadership teams to work at local levels.
Professional Development and Renewal-promote the professional development and renewal of middle school mathematics teachers through curriculum investigation and
implementation. The Show-Me staff (Center staff, Satellite staff and Regional Associates) provides assistance to school districts as they design and implement
coherent and long-term professional development for teachers organized around standards-based curriculum adoption.
Monitor Impact of the Curricula-encourage and initiate data collection efforts to monitor student performance. The Project also stimulates researchers
(new and experienced) by providing information and assistance, including summer Show-Me research institutes.
Disseminate Information-gather and disseminate information to decision-makers and key constituents involved in the improvement of middle school mathematics programs.
The staff generates and publishes articles and reports, provides information through its web site and serves as a central source of information regarding middle school
mathematics curriculum reform.
| SHOW-ME CENTER STAFF University of Missouri, Columbia DIRECTOR Barbara Reys reysb@missouri.edu CO-DIRECTORS Fran Arbaugh Ira Papick Robert Reys James Tarr |
ADVISORY BOARD Hyman Bass, University of Michigan Diane Briars, Pittsburgh Public Schools Mary Lindquist, Columbus State University Sid Rachlin, East Carolina University Linda Rosen, Consultant Ed Silver, University of Pittsburgh Jane Swafford, Illinois State University PROJECT EVALUATORS Cindy Langrall and Edward Mooney Illinois State University | REGIONAL ASSOCIATES Robert Bates, MA Jenny Bay-Williams, KS Peg Bondorew, MA Murrel Brewer-Hoover, WV Judd Freeman, CO Rebecca McGraw, AZ Nancy Mumaw, OH Ron Preston, NC Gay Ragan, MO Linda Selwood, DE Sharon Stenglein, MN Linda Tetley, MO |
SATELLITE STAFF Connected Mathematics Project Satellite Betty Phillips, Director Mathematics in Context Satellite Meg Meyer, Director MathScape Satellite Emily Fagan, Director MATHThematics Satellite Rick Billstein, Director |
*The material on this site is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation through grant number ESI-0137305. Any opinions, findings, or conclusions expressed in these pages are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.