SUMMER+INSTITUTE+2011


 * __TEAM ASSIGNMENTS FOR INSTITUTE WEEK__**

__**INTRO SLIDES (PROJECT OVERVIEW/RECAP)**__

I**__NSTITUTE READING & BACKGROUND MATERIALS__** (Monday afternoon seminar discussion):
 * __FINAL AGENDA__**

Full versions of the articles above are available here:

(Monday afternoon data discussion):

(Monday afternoon team discussion and display on changes and common practices):

Wednesday morning session (Mickey Davis, Deb Olson, Pete Wildman):

For samples of MARS tasks along with detailed supporting materials and examples of student work on the task, see [|the //**Inside Mathematics**// web site](click on a topic or grade level link to see the task and related materials)...

STATWAY Session (Thursday morning): (Read the "RPM Info" file first as it explains the other documents)

OTHER RELEVANT RESOURCES: "Productive Persistence," David Yeager et al (Carnegie Statway project):

NCAT Math Emporium references:

Virginia Developmental Math Redesign:

"What Research Tells Us about Learning Mathematics":

"Relevance as MacGuffin" (Dylan Wiliam):

**Logistics and registration for the Summer Institute 2011**
This year’s Summer Institute will start at 1:30 on **Monday August 22nd** and wrap up at 12:30 on **Friday Aug 26th**; we think this year's institute will provide the opportunity for project team planning work, cross-team fertilization, team presentations and conversations about what is working, not to mention much-needed time for relaxation and recreation. A few highlights to note:
 * We’re delighted that Ruth Parker from the Mathematics Education Collaborative will be leading us through a day-long workshop grounded in her extensive work in mathematics instructional practice;
 * The evenings are free (yes, you heard me, free) of formal sessions/events—we’ll be helping to orchestrate various informal options for folks (I understand Helen Burn is putting together a musical group and I’m trying to twist Mike Nevins’ arm into organizing a games night; there may even be a chance for informal discussions on serious topics! J) but all evening activities are strictly optional and won’t be on the final exam;
 * We’re asking college teams to be prepared to share both a summary update of their work to date as well as possibly facilitate or lead small-group sessions on targeted topics specific to key aspects of their project.

We’re looking forward to a productive, creative, and relaxing Institute!