Date of Award
2013-01-01
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Mathematical Sciences
Advisor(s)
Kien H. Lim
Abstract
The iMPaCT project team has developed three modules of activities that use programming on TI-83/84 calculators as a means to engage students to explore foundational concepts in Algebra I. The developers conducted a 3-day summer Professional Development Program (PDP) for teachers to become familiar with the objectives, pedagogy, assessments, and resources of the three modules of iMPaCT activities. I have collected and analyzed various forms of data such as videotapes of workshop sessions, teachers' written work and a pre-post assessment. The purpose of this study is to provide the program coordinators with information about the PDP for planning of future PDPs. In addition, findings from this study about teachers' knowledge of mathematics and computing and opinions about iMPaCT activities will be useful for improving the workshop to address the needs of the teachers.
Language
en
Provenance
Received from ProQuest
Copyright Date
2013
File Size
76 pages
File Format
application/pdf
Rights Holder
Jeremy Lee Ramirez
Recommended Citation
Ramirez, Jeremy Lee, "Preparing Teachers for Use of iMPaCT Activities: An Exploratory Study" (2013). Open Access Theses & Dissertations. 1712.
https://scholarworks.utep.edu/open_etd/1712
Included in
Science and Mathematics Education Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons