http://www.centeroninstruction.org/topic.cfm?k=ST The Center on Instruction offers materials and resources on Mathematics and Science instruction and assessment that help educators improve academic outcomes for all students in the content areas of Mathematics and Science. We also offer general information on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) that will support the increase in the number of students pursuing STEM fields in their academic studies and careers and improve preparation for the next generation of engineers, scientists, mathematicians, and technicians. en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:19 GMT Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:19 GMT Copyright 2012 Center on Instruction coi-info@rmcres.com (Center on Instruction) info@cvwp.com (CrystalVision, Inc.) STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics 5 http://www.centeroninstruction.org/images/logo_main_white.gif http://www.centeroninstruction.org/topic.cfm?k=ST 120 86 http://www.centeroninstruction.org/intensive-interventions-for-students-struggling-in-reading-and-mathematics This publication provides research-based guidance that reflects "best practices" for intensifying instruction in reading and mathematics for students with significant learning difficulties in K-12, including students with disabilities. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:53:45 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/intensive-interventions-for-students-struggling-in-reading-and-mathematics http://www.centeroninstruction.org/screening-for-mathematics-difficulties-in-k-3-students---second-edition This second edition of Screening for Mathematics Difficulties in K-3 Students which was originally published in 2007 updates the document with new research in the assessment field in developing valid and reliable screening measures for early mathematics difficulties. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:08:07 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/screening-for-mathematics-difficulties-in-k-3-students---second-edition http://www.centeroninstruction.org/summary-of-funded-race-to-the-top-applications-stem-activities-in-11-states-and-the-district-of-columbia This report summarizes the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) initiatives and activities proposed in the U.S. Department of Education funded Race to the Top applications of the 11 states and the District of Columbia that were awarded the grants. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:49:07 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/summary-of-funded-race-to-the-top-applications-stem-activities-in-11-states-and-the-district-of-columbia http://www.centeroninstruction.org/effective-science-instruction-what-does-research-tell-us---second-edition This brief distills the research on science learning to inform a common vision of science instruction and describes the extent to which science education reflects this vision. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:30:59 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/effective-science-instruction-what-does-research-tell-us---second-edition http://www.centeroninstruction.org/identifying-professional-development-needs-in-mathematics-a-planning-tool-for-grades-3-7---second-edition This resource identifies professional development needs specific to mathematics. It includes a series of guiding questions that help SEAs evaluate their existing programs and identify professional development activities that meet their needs. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:52:47 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/identifying-professional-development-needs-in-mathematics-a-planning-tool-for-grades-3-7---second-edition http://www.centeroninstruction.org/an-introduction-to-progress-monitoring-in-mathematics This professional development module, consisting of a PowerPoint presentation and a presenter's manual, discusses application of progress monitoring in mathematics at both the elementary and secondary grade levels. Wed, 3 Jun 2009 12:54:27 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/an-introduction-to-progress-monitoring-in-mathematics http://www.centeroninstruction.org/a-summary-of-nine-key-studies-multi-tier-intervention-and-response-to-interventions-for-students-struggling-in-mathematics This summary of nine studies provides information about evidence-based practices for Tier 2 interventions and how to use RTI in mathematics. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:17:15 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/a-summary-of-nine-key-studies-multi-tier-intervention-and-response-to-interventions-for-students-struggling-in-mathematics http://www.centeroninstruction.org/ccsso-professional-development-materials-a-navigation-guide This brief guide provides assistance in exploring the large collection of professional development materials and resources available from the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). This document supports improvements in professional development in mathematics for implementation of School Improvement Grants (SIG) requirements. Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:08:05 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/ccsso-professional-development-materials-a-navigation-guide http://www.centeroninstruction.org/mathematics-instruction-for-students-with-learning-disabilities-or-difficulty-learning-mathematics-a-guide-for-teachers This guide for teachers is a companion piece to the meta-analysis from the Center on Instruction, Mathematics Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities or Difficulty Learning Mathematics: A Synthesis of the Intervention Research. Fri, 5 Dec 2008 21:50:31 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/mathematics-instruction-for-students-with-learning-disabilities-or-difficulty-learning-mathematics-a-guide-for-teachers http://www.centeroninstruction.org/mathematics-instruction-for-students-with-learning-disabilities-or-difficulty-learning-mathematics-a-synthesis-of-the-intervention-research This meta-analysis synthesizes experimental and quasi-experimental research on instruction that enhances the mathematics performance of students in grades 1-12 with learning disabilities. Fri, 5 Dec 2008 21:23:45 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/mathematics-instruction-for-students-with-learning-disabilities-or-difficulty-learning-mathematics-a-synthesis-of-the-intervention-research http://www.centeroninstruction.org/curriculum-based-measurement-in-mathematics-an-evidence-based-formative-assessment-procedure This report describes M-CBM (Mathematics Curriculum-Based Measurement) including a brief history, basic procedures, implications for practice, and further resources. It also reviews the research that supports the use of M-CBM. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:34:15 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/curriculum-based-measurement-in-mathematics-an-evidence-based-formative-assessment-procedure http://www.centeroninstruction.org/a-synopsis-of-a-synthesis-of-empirical-research-on-teaching-mathematics-to-low-achieving-students This synopsis highlights key findings from a synthesis of research on interventions for struggling math students. Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:49:06 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/a-synopsis-of-a-synthesis-of-empirical-research-on-teaching-mathematics-to-low-achieving-students http://www.centeroninstruction.org/math-literacy-qa As one component of CCSSO’s Adolescent Literacy Toolkit, this Math Q & A by Dr. Russell Gersten on the topic of content literacy for mathematics is designed to help teachers understand the value of integrating literacy best practices and instructional strategies into content-area instruction. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:27:52 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/math-literacy-qa http://www.centeroninstruction.org/content-literacy-guide This Content Area Literacy Guide, one component of CCSSO’s Adolescent Literacy Toolkit, explains the importance of content literacy and provides examples of instructional strategies and best practices that support all students as they progress from the learning-to-read focus of elementary school to the reading-to-learn focus of high school core content classes. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:00:59 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/content-literacy-guide http://www.centeroninstruction.org/srsd-using-learning-strategies-to-enhance-student-learning This resource promotes the use of strategy-based instruction through an interactive module on utilizing different learning strategies with struggling students, including Self-regulated Strategy Development (SRSD). Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:56:05 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/srsd-using-learning-strategies-to-enhance-student-learning http://www.centeroninstruction.org/cognitive-strategy-instruction This resource reviews the use of cognitive strategy instruction as a way to improve academic performance for children with learning difficulties. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:22:13 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/cognitive-strategy-instruction http://www.centeroninstruction.org/phoenix-rising-bringing-the-common-core-state-mathematics-standards-to-life In the fall 2011 edition of American Educator, Hung-si Wu describes the potential of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in Mathematics. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:38:34 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/phoenix-rising-bringing-the-common-core-state-mathematics-standards-to-life http://www.centeroninstruction.org/a-descriptive-analysis-of-state-supported-formative-assessment-initiatives-in-new-york-and-vermont This study examined two formative assessment initiatives that used a consensus definition of formative assessment endorsed by CCSSO. Thu, 8 Dec 2011 18:56:06 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/a-descriptive-analysis-of-state-supported-formative-assessment-initiatives-in-new-york-and-vermont http://www.centeroninstruction.org/comparing-the-common-core-state-standards-in-mathematics-to-the-recommendations-of-the-national-mathematics-advisory-panel This brief describes the comparison between the Common Core State Standards and the National Mathematics Advisory Panel's (NMAP) recommendations found in Foundation for Success. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:21:21 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/comparing-the-common-core-state-standards-in-mathematics-to-the-recommendations-of-the-national-mathematics-advisory-panel http://www.centeroninstruction.org/common-core-state-standards-for-mathematics---appendix-a-designing-high-school-mathematics-courses-based-on-the-common-core-state-standards Appendix A of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) document helps states think about how the high school CCSS might be organized into four Model Course Pathways in Mathematics that provide college and career readiness. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:18:03 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/common-core-state-standards-for-mathematics---appendix-a-designing-high-school-mathematics-courses-based-on-the-common-core-state-standards http://www.centeroninstruction.org/progressions-documents-for-the-common-core-math-standards These narrative documents describe the progression of a topic across a number of grade levels, informed both by research on children's cognitive development and by the logical structure of mathematics. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:46:00 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/progressions-documents-for-the-common-core-math-standards http://www.centeroninstruction.org/rising-above-the-gathering-storming-revisited-rapidly-approaching-category-5 This report is an update of the work of the government and the private sector in K-12 science and technology education in the past five years since the original document was published. Tue, 8 Nov 2011 14:45:32 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/rising-above-the-gathering-storming-revisited-rapidly-approaching-category-5 http://www.centeroninstruction.org/learning-in-and-out-of-school-in-diverse-environments This resource provides a rationale for the development of schools that prepare students for life-long learning that is life-wide and life-deep, using the racial, cultural, ethnic, and linguistic capital that students bring from their homes and communities to teach the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to be effective citizens in the United States and the world. Tue, 8 Nov 2011 14:30:22 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/learning-in-and-out-of-school-in-diverse-environments http://www.centeroninstruction.org/-prepare-and-inspire-k-12-education-in-science-technology-engineering-and-math-stem-for-americas-future The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) prepared this September 2010 report to provide a two-pronged strategy for improving K-12 STEM education: prepare and inspire the next generation of students. Mon, 7 Nov 2011 14:23:24 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/-prepare-and-inspire-k-12-education-in-science-technology-engineering-and-math-stem-for-americas-future http://www.centeroninstruction.org/preparing-the-next-generation-of-stem-innovators-identifying-and-developing-our-nations-human-capital This report explores ways to foster the development of the next generation of leading STEM professionals, entrepreneurs, and inventors. Fri, 4 Nov 2011 14:17:19 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/preparing-the-next-generation-of-stem-innovators-identifying-and-developing-our-nations-human-capital