Mathematics, Computer, and Science Instructional Improvement Programs
McSiip was established in Fall 1984 as the South Jersey Math, Computer, and Science Instructional Improvement Program, with funding from the Eisenhower Higher Education Professional Development Program. Over the first six years, McSiip provided a variety of professional development activities in all three content areas for more than 5000 teachers. These ranged from one-day workshops in schools to multi-year projects. Since that time, McSiip has continued to provide high-quality professional development for elementary, middle, and high school teachers of mathematics and science, seeking out funding opportunities to further their work.
We hope that the information provided here will be helpful to you in learning more about improving science and mathematics education. Please contact us at hegel@rowan.edu or 856-256-4827 with any questions or comments.
Janet Caldwell, Ph.D.
Director, McSiip
**Attention Math Leaders
Math leaders interested in combining forces to avoid reinventing the wheel - more specifically, collaborating to develop algebra curricula - will be meeting to plan for an algebra summit to be held at Rowan sometime in June. Anyone with good ideas and a willingness to work is welcome.
Algebra summit planning meeting
Date: May 24
Time: 2:30 pm to 5 pm
Location: Rowan University, Robinson Hall Room 212
Spring and Summer 2012 Workshops - online registration is now available!
For more details, download a flyer, and online registration visit our workshop page.
For Harry Wong only, go to http://www.rowan.edu/open/mcsiip/wong2012.html
All other workshops go to: http://www.rowan.edu/open/mcsiip/workshops.html
Mathematics and Technology Workshops
1. Implementing the Common Core Series
This workshop series will focus on the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, instructional strategies and review of the NJDOE model curriculum at each grade level.
2. Implementing the Math Practice Standards
Learn about the what, why, and how of helping students develop the mathematical practices described in the Common Core State Standards.
3. Differentiated Instruction
Strategies for meeting the needs of all students.
4. Connected Math and the Common Core THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL AND IS NOW CLOSED
This three-day workshop aims to have participating districts prepare a first draft of a curriculum which would continue the use of Connected Math 2 in the implementation of the Common Core Standards.
5. Progressions in the Common Core
Learn how understanding of major concepts develops across grade levels in the Common Core through hands-on activities and problem solving.
6. Formative Assessment via Technology
This session will display several formative assessment procedures using technology in order to modify teaching and learning activities to improve student attainment.
7. Teaching Mathematics to the iGeneration
This workshop will examine how mathematics teaching must adapt to the needs of the iGeneration.
8. Technology in the Math Classroom
With a focus on Special Education
Learn ways to use technology to enhance learning for all students in the math classroom!
9. LEGO Mindstorms Programming for
Absolute Beginners - 3 days, $375
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL AND IS NOW CLOSED
Learn how to program LEGO Mindstorms Robots
using a visual programming language.
No prior programming experience required!
Online Registration for all meetings and workshops.
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