2. Goals
•Identify characteristics of effective math instruction
•Explain the value of 21st century skills and technology in education.
•Identify technology tools that can be used in high school math courses
to enhance instruction.
•Give examples of how technology can be used in math lessons.
•Create a teacher blog.
•Create a math lesson incorporating 21st century skills and
technology.
3. Focus Questions
1. Why is it important to incorporate 21st century skills and
technology in education?
2. What is interactive instruction?
3. What are some technology tools that can support interactive
instruction?
4. How do you currently incorporate technology into your
instruction?
5. How can 21st century skills and technology promote math
achievement?
4. NETS-T Standards
II. Design and Develop Digital Age Learning
Experiences and Assessments
V. Engage in Professional Growth and
Leadership
5. The Issue
"Our nation's graduating high school class of 2011 had a
32 percent proficiency rate in math and a 31 percent
proficiency rate in reading, leaving many to question
whether schools are adequately preparing students for
the 21st century global economy."
"U.S. students fall behind 31 countries in math
proficiency" according to a recent study.
- SLJ Staff (2011, August 23)
School Library Journal.com
7. SHS EOCT Math Data Spring
2010
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Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
8. SHS GHGT Math Results
The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High School
The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement. (2011)
9. Workshop Overview
Duration: 3 Weeks
Workshop Website:
www.closingthemathgap.weebly.com
Earn 2 PLU Units
3 Assessment Activities (Extension Activity)
10. References
SLJ Staff (2011, August 23). U.S. Students Rank 32 in Math Proficiency, 17 in Reading, Study Says. Retrieved
June 28, 2012, from http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/home/891733-312/
u.s._students_rank_32_in.csp
The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (2011). The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High-EOCT
All Students. 2010-2011 State of Georgia K-12 Report Card. Retrieved June 28, 2012, from
http://reportcard2011.gaosa.org/(S(hpoqu0n2yalry045j1gvcn55))/k12/ reports.aspx?
TestType=QCC&ID=625:210&OrgId=50006
The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (2011). The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High-Georgia
High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT). 2010-2011 State of Georgia K-12 Report Card. Retrieved June 28,
2012, from http://reportcard2011.gaosa.org/(S(vlhlfe55vmaeplmzdboxnz45))/k12/reports.aspX?
ID=625:210&TestKey=HS&TestType=qcc
