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Preparing for Success in Algebra is a California Mathematics and Science Partnership (CaMSP) grant. The program intent is to increase the academic achievement of students in mathematics (grade 5 through Algebra 1) by enhancing the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers through professional learning activities. Los Angeles Unified School District, Local District 6 received the three year grant through a collaborative partnership with the University of California, San Diego, the University of California, Irvine, San Diego State University, and the San Diego Mathematics Project.

The CaMSP Web Tool has been created to serve you and the project. Email us at cjimenez@ucsd.edu with your feedback.

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Course Credit Now Available!

• If you attended all sessions of the Math Content Institute, held July 20-24, 2009, you are eligible to receive course credit, which is now available through UCSD. Please email us if you would like more information.

Content Knowledge Assessment / Language Knowledge Assessment

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  (Note: Scores are reported by project number to ensure confidentiality. If you do not know your project number, please email us at cjimenez@ucsd.edu.)

	Over 100 Local District 6 Mathematics Teachers Attended July Institute! Over 100 teachers have signed up to participate in Preparing for Success in Algebra. 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grade mathematics teachers in Local District 6 interested in improving student performance, and engaging in research with colleagues and university faculty, have made a three year commitment to grant activities, the first of which was a 5-day math content institute that took place on July 20-24, 2009. Over 90% of participants reported that the institute increased their knowledge and fluency with fractions and word problems; that it increased their knowledge of the unique challenges of the language of mathematics and provided specific ways to address those challenges; and that the institute made a clear connection between the content and language demands of mathematics. They also reported that the institute introduced them to current research about effective practices and strategies for teaching mathematics and preparing their students for success in Algebra. Grant Activities  •  40 Hours Summer Content Institute (including orientation, independent study and pretest)  •  24 Hours Academic Year Follow Up  •  12 Hours Research Cohort  •  Participate in LAUSD SB 472 Institutes Up to $4,000 a year in compensation is available. Download the flyer for details. For additional information, please contact Cristina Jimenez: cjimenez@ucsd.edu (858) 534-9154	The Kick-Off Event was held on April 22. Here you can view a recap of the day's events. Click here to expand the video size

Institute Calendar

Past Events 2009

• April 22: Preparing for Success in Algebra Kick-Off Event in Local District 6
• June 9: Kick-Off Follow Up for new participants
• July 17: Pretest for new participants
• July 20 - 24: Content Institute 8:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.
  Monterey Hills

Upcoming Events

• SB 472 LAUSD EnVisionMATH and Glencoe dates: (contact Sudha Venkatesan for additional information)
  
  Grant participants must attend one of the following EnVisionMATH or Glencoe sessions. Offered sessions include:
  
  
  • K-5
    • March 29 - April 1, 2010 (4 days, 8am-4:30pm) See flyer.
    
    
  • Grade 6 - Algebra See flyer (2 pages).
    • 5 Saturdays (February 6, 13, 20, 27; March 6, 2010)
    • March 15 - 19, 2010
    • March 29 - April 2, 2010
    • June 21 - 25, 2010
    • June 18 - July 2, 2010

To enroll go to the LAUSD Learning Zone.

Institute Follow Up Dates

• October 24, 2009
• January 30, 2010
• March 20, 2010
• May 22, 2010

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