Mathematics Learning Network

SAVE THESE DATES!
Please join us this school year as we engage as a PK – 12 community of mathematics thinkers, learners, and teachers. Using The Impact of Identity in K – 8 Mathematics as a resource, we will explore the following equity-based mathematics teaching practices (Aguirre, et al):

  • Going deep with mathematics,
  • Leveraging multiple mathematical competencies,
  • Affirming mathematics learners’ identities,
  • Challenging spaces of marginality, and
  • Drawing on multiple resources of knowledge.
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Our journey will began August 2018 and will continue throughout the remainder of the school year in these supportive full-day sessions.

DATES: 9/18/18, 12/11/2018, 4/9/2018
​TIMES: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM each day
LOCATION: Washtenaw ISD

Responsive Mathematics Institute

WHAT IS RESPONSIVE MATHEMATICS INSTITUTE?
The Washtenaw Intermediate School District is proud to present the Responsive Mathematics Institute. The Responsive Mathematics Institute is an opportunity for educators to examine mathematics instruction from an equity perspective. Participants will explore the following questions:
  • How does identity influence one’s perception of math? 
  • What are strength based instructional models that can be implemented in the mathematics classroom?
  • How can cultural modeling be embedded within the mathematics classroom?
  • How have I imposed my biases on students?
  • What privileges do I have because of my identity?
  • How can we as educators develop a reflective practice?

For the 2018-19 sessions participants will also examine:
  • What does culturally responsive pedagogy look like in a mathematics classroom?
  • How can content integration (ELA, Science, Social Studies, and Art) be used as a means of enacting culturally responsive pedagogy? 

Past Projects

Intel Math Program

The Intel Math project is aimed at deepening teacher's content knowledge of math skills in order to improve instruction. The work consists of 80 hours of Intel Math training in the summer, and monthly continued learning in Math Learning Community meetings throughout the year. 
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In our first few years of participating in this program, we have worked with over 100 teachers across five districts from both Livingston and Washtenaw Counties. 

If you have any questions about Intel Math, contact either Andrea Pisani or Jennifer Banks for instructional and content questions. 
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Work on our Intel Math project featured in Inspired!