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Meeting Within a Meeting (MWM)
Workshop for K-12 Mathematics
and
Science Teachers
Sponsored by the American Statistical Association (ASA)
2008 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM)
Based on the Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction of Statistics Education (GAISE) A Pre-K–12 Curriculum Framework
| Date: | Monday, August 4 and Tuesday, August 5, 2008 |
| Place: | Metropolitan State College of Denver and Denver Convention Center, Denver, Colorado |
| Audience: | K-12 Mathematics and Science Teachers Teachers: Submit applications and letter from principal/district supervisor (template provided). Review and acceptance of applications to attend MWM will begin March 1, 2008 and will continue until the course is filled. Space is limited. If interested in attending, please apply as soon as possible. Special consideration will be given to multiple math/science teachers from the same school. |
| Objectives: | Enhance understanding and teaching of statistics within the math/science curriculum based on conceptual understanding, active learning, real-world data, and appropriate technology |
| Content: | Teachers will explore problems that require them to collect, organize, analyze, and draw conclusions from data and apply basic concepts of probability. The MWM program will include examining what students can be expected to do at the most basic level of understanding and what can be expected of them as their skill level develops and their experience broadens. Consistent with GAISE recommendations and NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. |
| Format: | Monday: K-4 and 9-12 strand sessions, Tuesday, 5-8 strand session Activity-based sessions, including lesson-plan development Monday dinner followed by a career panel discussion Optional activities at JSM (Statistics Education Sessions, Poster Sessions, JSM Exhibit Hall) |
| Provided: | Registration cost Meals and refreshments Lodging reimbursement (up to a specified amount) Handouts Certificate of Participation from the ASA certifying professional development hours |
| Follow-up: | Follow-up activities and webinars ASA chapters network with local teachers to organize learning communities |
| Contact: | Rebecca Nichols, rebecca@amstat.org; (703) 684-1221, Ext. 1877 |
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