Participants in the seminar, Patterns, Functions, and Change, explore how the study of repeating patterns and number sequences in early grades can be used to develop foundational ideas about functions. They examine how various features of a function are seen in graphs, tables, and rules written in both sentences and algebraic notation. Participants learn to read tables and graphs in order to interpret phenomena of change.
Participants will be able to:
- Analyze a case to determine the key mathematical ideas and puzzling questions for students within that case
- Learn to support the power and complexity of student thinking
- Identify teacher moves that advance students' understanding of functions
- Articulate a vision of exemplary mathematical practice
Developing Mathematical Ideas (Schifter, Basatable, Russell) is a curriculum designed to help teachers think through the major ideas of K-8 mathematics and examine how children develop these ideas. The heart of the materials are classroom cases illustrating student thinking as described by their teachers. The curriculum offers teachers opportunities to view and discuss videotapes of classrooms and students, to explore mathematics in lessons, to share and discuss the work of their own students, to analyze lessons taken from innovative elementary mathematics curricula, and to read overviews of related research.
Pre-Seminar Preparation
Upon registration for the seminar, participants will receive a packet of readings that will need to be read prior to the start of the seminar.
Schedule and Location
Schedule:
Mon.–Fri., 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
June 23–27, 2008
Location:
UW Educational Outreach, 2445 140th Ave. NE, Suite B-100, Bellevue
Cost
The seminar cost is $642 plus a $35 nonrefundable registration fee. The registration and refund deadline is June 13, 2008. The case book is included in the cost and a portion of the fees will go toward refreshments during the seminar.
Instructors
The instructors for Developing Mathematical Ideas: Patterns, Funcitons and Change are Anita Lenges, faculty member in the Masters in Teaching Program at Evergreen State College and Remy Poon, teacher, Seattle Public Schools.
Credit/Audit Option
Participants earn three University of Washington credits upon satisfactory completion of the seminar. Those who do not require credit, but wish to earn clock hours, may audit the seminar. The cost is the same for clock hours or credits. Please indicate your preference on the registration form.
How to Register
You should register for #93578 - EDC&I 479
- By telephone: Register using VISA or MasterCard by calling 206-897-8939 or 1-800-506-1325, Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m–5 p.m.
- By mail or fax: Print and mail or fax a registration form.
- In person:
- UW Extension, University District, Seattle
(Administrative offices for UW Educational Outreach)
4311 - 11th Ave. NE, Suite 100 (see map)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Parking: Free visitor parking is available in the building garage (entrance on 11th Ave. NE), in stalls marked "UW Educational Outreach."
- UW Extension Downtown, Seattle
1325 Fourth Ave. at Union St., Suite 400 (see map)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–5 p.m.
Housing
Participants in UW-sponsored summer programs may stay in the campus residence halls through the Visiting Personnel Program. In 2008, housing is available from June 22 through August 30. Reservations will be taken starting April 1.
To make reservations, please phone Visiting Personnel at 206-616-1031 or send an email to confhous@u.washington.edu, or request by fax at 206-543-4094. Please identify yourself as Visiting Personnel, provide the title of your particular program—DMI: Patterns, Functions, and Change—and specify the approving department—College of Education, Educational Outreach. Guests must have advance reservations and be participating in a UW-sponsored program to make use of Visiting Personnel housing.
Questions
If you have questions, please call
UW Extension at 206-897-8939 or 1-800-506-1325, or e-mail certificate@extn.washington.edu.
