TEXTEAMS Institutes
Written under the guidance of the Charles A. Dana Center, UT Austin, this
series of intensive hands-on workshops is designed to help teachers gain
a deeper understanding of the mathematics as well as to provide outstanding
problem-solving, standards-based activities to take back to the classroom.
Written specifically for the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, the
Texas version of the NCTM Standards, and touted across the country as
promoting ideas which will help to assure “no child left behind,” the
Institutes range from 2 to 5 days of study.
Elementary TEXTEAMS
Created by the State of Texas to promote Standards-based elementary education, all Institutes are hands-on, and range from 2 to 5 days. Our Trainers are Texas Certified by the Charles S. Dana Center.
Achieving Mathematical Literacy, Elementary TEXTEAMS, Grades 1-2 (5 days)
Presents all 5 mathematical strands (number and operation, patterns, geometry, measurement, probability and data analysis) in hands-on format. Handout for the Institute fills a 3-inch binder. Games, literature connections, problem-solving generously sprinkled throughout the entire workshop.
Achieving Mathematical Literacy, Elementary TEXTEAMS, Grades 3-5 (5 days)
Presents all 5 mathematical strands (number and operation, patterns, geometry, measurement, probability and data analysis) in hands-on format. Handout for the Institute fills a 3-inch binder. Games, literature connections, problem-solving generously sprinkled throughout the entire workshop.
Rethinking Elementary Mathematics TEXTEAMS, Part 1 (5 days)
Intense developing of the “big ideas” within the strands of mathematics. Part 1 focuses on Number, Operation and Quantitative Reasoning. Teachers develop tremendous skills in leading students to a thorough understanding of place value, number sense, and operations of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Handout of lesson plans, activities, and how-to pieces fills a 4-inch binder.
Rethinking Elementary Mathematics TEXTEAMS, Part 2 (5 days)
A continuation of Rethinking Elementary Mathematics TEXTEAMS, Part1. Part 2 focuses on the other strands of mathematics: patterns, relationships and algebraic thinking; geometry; measurement; probability and data analysis; and problem solving.
Middle School TEXTEAMS
Created by the State of Texas to promote Standards-based elementary education, all Institutes are hands-on, and range from 2 to 5 days. Our Trainers are Texas Certified by the Charles S. Dana Center.
Rethinking Middle School Mathematics, Proportionality (4 days)
Intense developing of the “big ideas” within Proportionality focusing on multiple representations. . Handout of lesson plans, activities, and how-to pieces fills a 3- inch binder.
Rethinking Elementary Mathematics, Algebraic Reasoning TEXTEAMS, (3 Days)
Intense developing of the “big ideas” within Algebraic Reasoning, the foundation of Algebra, focusing on multiple representations and the use of graphing calculators and CBR technology. Handout of lesson plans, activities, and how-to pieces fills a 3- inch binder.
Rethinking Middle School Mathematics, Numeracy (4 days)
Intense developing of the “big ideas” within Numeracy focusing on multiple representations of whole number, decimal and fraction operations . Handout of lesson plans, activities, and how-to pieces fills a 3-inch binder.
