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Middle School Mathematics:
Online Strategies for Teachers
Virginia educators demonstrate strategies and activities that can be used to teach the sixth- and seventh-grade mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL). Includes introduction by Dr. Patricia Wright, chief deputy superintendent of public instruction.
Economics and Financial Literacy
These objectives for economics education and financial literacy are required of all students at the middle and high school levels to further the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for responsible citizenship in a constitutional democracy.
Algebra Readiness Initiative Web Site (2004)
This Web site is your source for the latest information about the Algebra Readiness Initiative in Virginia as well as resources and frequently asked questions.
Project Graduation Algebra I Modules
These instructional modules and resources were developed for school divisions participating in Governor Mark R. Warner's Project Graduation Regional Academy grant program. These grants will allow school divisions to replicate the success of the pilot academies conducted during summer 2003 in Southside Virginia.
Thinking Rationally about Fractions, Decimals and Percent Instructional Activities (Grades 4-8) 2002
These lessons assist elementary and middle school teachers by providing additional strategies to standards instruction in the areas of fractions, decimals, percent, and proportional thinking.
Geometry for Middle School Teachers (2001)
This module is an outline for a professional development opportunity for 6-8 teachers that will enhance their teaching of the Geometry strand of the mathematics Standards of Learning.
MathVIDS 1 and MathVIDS 2 A Staff Development and Training Program to Assist Teachers in Developing Strategies to work with Students with Learning Problems.
MathVIDS is an interactive web site designed to assist teachers in effectively teaching students who have difficulty learning math.
Virginia Electronic Practice Assessment Tool
The resources here are intended to support and enhance student preparation for the Grade 8 and Algebra I end-of-course assessment. These tutorials provide direct exposure to the format and structure of the questions, and enable users to receive direct feedback for each item.
Scientific Calculator Lessons for Middle School Teachers
This is an online manual for teachers of students in grades 6 through 8. The manual provides middle school teachers with samples of mathematics and science lessons that support the 2001 Mathematics Standards of Learning and the 2003 Science Standards of Learning using the state-approved scientific calculators.
Algeblocks Training - Streaming Video
“Using Algeblocks,” provides online training to teachers who either need an introduction to the use of Algeblocks or need to reacquaint themselves with the manipulative.
Mathematics Vocabulary
Language in mathematics is important because it is necessary for communication, mathematics reasoning, and precision. Words, symbols, and diagrams must map onto each other. The definitions or explanations given are not definitions or explanations that students should memorize but are the mathematics that the teacher should know in order to provide in-depth instruction in the content. |
