Reviews of two articles in NCTM journals
(Due September 6, 2005, with oral
report to class)
Ø Include complete citation for the article (follow format in the journal)
Ø Summarize the article
Ø Examine how the article addresses some aspect of the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (PSSM)
Ø How do you envision someday using one or more of the ideas in the article when you are teaching? (Or, if you will not use any of the ideas, tell why.)
Ø What did you like or dislike about the article?
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Practicum assignment for the
week of
During your first visit to your “practicum school,” you are to do the following:
ü Get materials listed on course syllabus
ü Introduce yourself to classes, telling them something about yourself
ü Note arrangement of room, classroom environment, classroom policies, etc. Does the environment or policies change with different classes of the same teacher?
ü If students are given time to work in groups or on homework, get involved – ask teacher if you can walk around the room and work with the students.
Report on your practicum visit is due the Tuesday of the following week.
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Possible issues in
mathematics education as the topic for your paper
Equity/diversity issues in mathematics classrooms
The role of technology
The role of manipulatives/hands-on materials
The “Mathematically Correct” movement
Tracking
Block scheduling
“Algebra for All”
National testing (NAEP, etc.)
International testing (TIMSS, etc.)
Standardized testing
Issues associated with “high-stakes”
state testing (AIMS in
No Child Left Behind
Graduation requirements
Group work/cooperative learning
Writing/reading and mathematics
Authentic/performance assessment
Discovery learning/inquiry learning
Achievement gap
The role of discourse in the mathematics classroom
Problem Solving
Another topic of your choosing – with approval