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Professional Development for Middle School Math and New Standards Curriculum: Current Experiences of Teachers and Administrators

Rachel M. Kluth-2014-01-01-Fisher Digital Publications (St. John Fisher College)
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In 2009, President Obama, in conjunction with the National Governors Association and the Council for Chief State School Officers, supported the federally adopted Common Core State Standards Agenda (Achieve.org, 2013). The purpose of this agenda was to increase standards for all students, with provisions for student achievement to be linked to teacher performance. The teacher performance connection created a need to better prepare teachers for the new standards curriculum. As teachers implemented the Common Core State Learning Standards for Mathematics (CCSLSM), they needed to develop a deep understanding of the new mathematical practices and skills. With the short timeline for implementing the Common Core State Learning Standards, effective professional development strategies needed to be thoughtfully planned. An understanding of best practices surrounding professional development for middle school mathematics teachers was essential. This qualitative study explored what professional de

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In 2009, President Obama, in conjunction with the National Governors Association and the Council for Chief State School Officers, supported the federally adopted Common Core State Standards Agenda (Achieve.org, 2013). The purpose of this agenda was to increase standards for all students, with provisions for student achievement to be linked to teacher performance. The teacher performance connection created a need to better prepare teachers for the new standards curriculum. As teachers implemented the Common Core State Learning Standards for Mathematics (CCSLSM), they needed to develop a deep understanding of the new mathematical practices and skills. With the short timeline for implementing the Common Core State Learning Standards, effective professional development strategies needed to be thoughtfully planned. An understanding of best practices surrounding professional development for middle school mathematics teachers was essential. This qualitative study explored what professional de

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Professional developmentMathematics educationCurriculumFaculty developmentCurrent (fluid)PedagogyMathematics curriculumReform mathematics

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