Whatcom Math Project: For Teachers
2009 Lesson Plans
Aligned with the State High School Mathematic Standards and College Readiness Standards
Standard 4: Number Sense
Standard 5: Geometry
Standard 6: Probability amd Statistics
Standard 7: Algebra
Standard 8: Functions
- Forecasting Good and Bad Days
- Fishtank Investigation
- How High Can You Throw a Tennis Ball?
- Rates of Change of Quadratic Functions
Data Collection
High School Math Survey for 2008-2009
County results to be posted in April 2010
Survey of High School Math Teachers in Whatcom County
Survey results to be posted in April 2010
Professional Development
College Readiness Standards
Lesson Writing Project
2008-2009
Documents for Lesson Writers
- Evaluation Form
- Lesson Plan Template (Microsoft Word format)
- Descriptive Lesson Plan (Microsoft Word format)
- Peer Review Form(Microsoft Word format)
- Calendar of Due Dates (Microsoft Word format)
- Lesson Proposals (Microsoft Excel format)
- Peer Review Groups and WMP Contact (Microsoft Word format)
College Readiness Standards
Lesson Writing Workshop
2007-2008
Twenty mathematics high school teachers and college instructors from across Whatcom County designed lesson plans based on the College Readiness Mathematics Standards. These lessons ranged from Algebra I to post Algebra II material. The final lessons have been compiled onto a CD and are listed below and ready for download. In addition, one teacher was professionally filmed in the classroom teaching one of the lessons. The DVD classroom sample lesson is available.
To Request a DVD:
Contact: Angela Murray
Email: amurray@bham.wednet.edu
Phone: (360) 676-6470 ext. 4437
Lesson Plans Aligned with the College Readiness Standards
Resources
College Readiness Math Standards Posters
These posters illustrate the College Readiness Mathematics Standards and Student Attributes. The Standards were completed in March 2006 by a core group of Washington state math and non-math educators through the Transition Math Project. Each of the Standards defines the core knowledge and skills expected of students entering college-level mathematics courses. The Student Attributes describes a set of student characteristics that math educators agreed were essential to succeeding in college-level mathematics classes.
WCMP, in conjunction with a statewide collaborative effort of high school and college math instructors, created the posters with the intent of illustrating the Standards and Attributes in a visually attractive format with student-friendly language. The main message that we tried to convey is that understanding mathematical principals can help one acquire the learning processes and life skills needed to be successful in living and working in an increasingly challenging workforce and economy.
Student Attributes-One page handout to quickly remind your students and parents what it takes to make it in college.
To Request Posters
Contact: Angela Murray
Email:
Phoneamurray@bham.wednet.edu: (360)676-6470 ext. 4437
College Readiness Mathematics Standards
Download the PDF
Download the Word Version
Resources
High School Math Standards
WA State 6-12 Math Standards adopted July 2008.
Cross-Reference Chart Mathematics
Math Fact Sheet- Standards-Instructional Materials-Assessment, Updated September 16, 2008.
High School Math Graduation Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
National Mathematics Advisory Panel's Final Report-On March 13, 2008 the Panel presented its report to the U.S. President and Secretary of Education.
Surveys and Reports
Whatcom County Secondary and Community College Mathematics Classes Survey (March 2008)
This is intended as a glimpse into Whatcom County mathematics classrooms. It is not a study of the pedagogy nor of the curriculum, but rather a look at the environment and tools available for teachers to teach and for students to learn mathematics in Whatcom County.
TMP Survey Report
Survey conducted in Fall 2005 of students enlisted in pre-college math classes at Whatcom Community College.
SBCTC Research Report on Pre-College Math Courses Data
WA State Board of Community and Technical Colleges State Report of pre-college data, December 2007.
Remedial Enrollments for Washington's Public Baccalaureate Colleges and Universities
Provides both the number and percent of recent high school graduates enrolling in remedial courses at each institution. WASL-Remedial/Placement Test Analysis
Shows the relationship between WASL scores and later remedial enrollment or placement scores.
How High School Math Courses and Grades Relate to or "Predict" the Need for Remedial Math Coursework
Using transcript data to produce reports.
Important but not for me
This new report from Public Agenda found that parents and students still aren't convinced that math and science is important for them
More Math Please- The public wants more math, not less, according to a poll conducted by the Boston-based Mass Insight Education and Research Institute and the Partnership for Learning.
The Gateway to Student Success in Math and Science
Report of national and statewide math and science research and implications for Washington’s K-12 education system.
Useful Web Sites
Washington Mathematics Assessment and Placement (WAMAP)
A web based course management platform that is designed for mathematics, providing delivery of homework, quizzes, tests, practice tests, and diagnostics with rich mathematical content.
Partnership for Learning
An independent non-profit organization that communicates about Washington State's school improvement efforts
College and Work Ready Agenda
A cooperative effort to improve math and science education and alignment.
Achieve
A non-profit organization that helps states raise academic standards, improve assessments and strengthen accountability.
Online Math Center
A FREE online resource, created by Whatcom Community College, for teachers, students, and anyone interested in mathematics. Student help sites, professional organizations, math library, references, current research in mathematics, puzzles, games, applications of math to many fields.
Math Nexus
A publication of the Whatcom and Skagit Mathematics Partnerships: Building Communities of Learners and Leaders in Mathematics.
TMP's Resource Center
General information, background information and other material related to implementing standards-based education in math.
