We've got a packed issue this month! Make sure you check out our new FREE Online PD modules for Geometry, as well as our new Summer School offer. And don't forget that registration for the 2011 National Math Institute is open, and in this issue we're announcing more keynotes for this can't-miss event!
As always, if you have any success stories that you'd like to share with our team, please contact us at newsletter@carnegielearning.com.
Carnegie Learning Announces Special
Summer School Offer
Research shows that students who have access to high-quality summer school curricula can prevent summer learning loss and accelerate their understanding of math concepts and skills. That same research shows that student learning is greater when the instruction is targeted and individualized - something Carnegie Learning curricula excels at!
We are pleased to announce a special summer school package, designed for high-fidelity in implementation and accelerated results.
Starting at $89* per student, your school will receive:
- Cognitive Tutor® software
- Online text resources
- Initial and job-embedded professional development to support implementation success (2 days)
*Minimum of 100 students
For more information about this package please visit our new summer school web page: www.carnegielearning.com/summerschool
Now Available! Carnegie Learning Math Series Software Demonstrations and Textbook Samples
As we progress towards the launch of our newest product, the Carnegie Learning Math Series for Grades 6-8, we are pleased to announce the availability of two new items: MATHia software demos and the full student text for Course 1!
The MATHia software demonstrations are live problems, offering a chance to test drive two problems from each of the three courses, including:
- Pan balances
- Two step equations
- Graphs of functions
- And more!
In addition, our Online Textbook Sample website has been updated with the complete annotated student text for Course 1 of the Math Series. Additional samples of Course 2 and Course 3 are coming soon.
MATHia software demos are available on our Math Series website: mathseries.carnegielearning.com
Sample textbooks are available on our Textbook Sample website: www.carnegielearning.com/samples
Announcing the Carnegie Learning Award Programs
Nominate a student, teacher or your school today for recognition in a Carnegie Learning award. The Carnegie Learning Award Programs will recognize and reward outstanding accomplishments in the Carnegie Learning classroom and lab. We are excited to honor those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to teaching and learning mathematics.
The Carnegie Learning Awards fall into the following categories:
Learning by Doing Student Award
The Learning by Doing Student Award will recognize and reward extraordinary accomplishments of students in the Carnegie Learning classroom. Each Learning by Doing student will:
- Receive a honorary plaque, class celebration, and gift
- Be recognized in the Carnegie Learning Newsletter and on the Carnegie Learning Resource Center
Nominate a Student for the 2011 Learning by Doing Student Award!
Deadline to submit a student for consideration is April 25, 2011.
Learning by Doing Leader Award
The Learning by Doing Leader Award will recognize and reward outstanding dedication to teaching and learning mathematics. Learning by Doing Leader will:
- Receive an all-expense paid trip to the 2011 Carnegie Learning National Math Institute (valued at $2,000), July 10-13, 2011 in Grapevine, TX and an honorary plaque
- Be recognized in the Carnegie Learning Newsletter and on the Carnegie Learning Resource Center
Nominate a Teacher for the 2011 Learning by Doing Leader Award!
Deadline to submit a leader for consideration is April 25, 2011.
Carnegie Learning Distinguished Schools
The Distinguished Schools program is designed to recognize schools that have overcome challenges to improve student performance in math, and have achieved measurable results. The goal of this program is to awards schools who have worked to inspire math success from their students through strong leadership and determination.
Winning distinguished schools will receive:
- $250 gift card
- Pizza party for Carnegie Learning students (up to $250)
- Recognition plaque
- Case study highlighting achievement
Nominate a school for the Distinguished Schools Awards Program!
For more information on any of the Carnegie Learning Award Programs please contact us at 888-851-7094 or awards@carnegielearning.com
Now Available for Free on the Resource Center:
Online PD for Cognitive Tutor Geometry
The Cognitive Tutor Geometry software series will guide you step-by-step through two adaptive software tools located in the Geometry software. You will see how the software tools' hands on approach help to develop logical reasoning and a deep understanding of geometric principles through graphic representation and reasoning.
Use these software modules to guide your students through the tools during whole or small group instruction.
| Flow Chart Proof & Two Column Proof |
Interactive Diagram |
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| Use the Flow Chart Proof & Two Column Proof Tool module to learn how to create an organized chart consisting of boxes linked together in a logical manner to show the relationships of their parts and then create a two-column proof. | In the Interactive Diagram Tool module, you will work directly in the context of the given diagram to build a stronger connection to geometric relationships and visual representation. |
All K-12 customers have access to this new series for FREE via the Carnegie Learning Resource Center. Just log in and click the "Online PD" tab.
National Math Institute Update:
New Featured Keynotes!
We are pleased to announce the addition of three new keynotes to the 2011 Carnegie Learning National Math Institute, this summer’s hottest ticket for professional learning! Our list of distinguished speakers now includes:
Steve Ritter, Ph.D.
Russell Gersten, Ph.D.
Suzanne Plaut, Ed.D.
NEW! Richard Allen, Ph.D.
Margaret Smith, Ed.D.
Wendy Ward Hoffer
John AntonettiFor more information about this event, including pricing, agendas, and more, please visit our NMI website: nmi.carnegielearning.com
The 2011 Carnegie Learning Complimentary
Math
Webinar Series
If you are interested in learning new teaching strategies, learning about current educational trends or hearing from experts in the math field, please join us for one of our FREE math webinars. Our webinars are designed to connect educators and administrators to their peers and experts in the field of mathematics to learn how we can better engage students in learning math.
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Math Discourse: Talking to Learn March 22, 2011 at 3:30 P.M. EST Presenter: Wendy Hoffer, Director of Education with the Denver-based Public Education & Business Coalition |
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Supporting Mathematics Learning Through Formative Assessment April 6, 2011 at 3:30 P.M. EST Presenter: Margaret Heritage, Director for Professional Development at the National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards and Student Testing (CRESST) at UCLA |
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May 4, 2011 at 3:30 P.M. EST Presenter: Grant Wiggins, President of Authentic Education |
Upcoming Events and Conferences
Carnegie Learning presents and exhibits at many industry conferences nationwide throughout the year. Join us at one of our exhibits to learn more about our solutions and to interact with educators from around the country whose students have benefited from our curricula.
Conference |
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State |
Dates |
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ASCD |
San Francisco |
CA |
March 26 – 28, 2011 |
Indianapolis |
IN |
April 11 – 13, 2011 |
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NCSM Reception |
Indianapolis |
IN |
April 11, 2011 |
Indianapolis |
IN |
April 13 – 16, 2011 |
Blog: A Day in the Life of a Carnegie Learning Teacher
Our two teacher bloggers have continued to post interesting and informational weekly blog articles about being a Carnegie Learning teacher! This blog is a must-read for anyone currently teaching with Carnegie Learning curricula!
We encourage you to read, interact with, and forward these blog posts. Recent topics include:
- Differentiating via the Cognitive Tutor
- Testing
- If They Build It, They Will Learn
- Change is Inevitable
- And more!
Read the blog now at: http://cliteacher.blogspot.com/