SUCCEED Apprenticeship Mathematics Component (AMC) Overview

Current Framework:

• Leverage of the Shodor curricular mathematics project, Interactivate
• 4 units: Number / Operations, Geometry, Algebra, Probability / Statistics
• • 100 applets divided into three levels: I, II, III
  • Pre-assessment places students into levels using five assessment applets: Arithmetic Quiz, Algebra Quiz, Estimator Quiz, Order of Operations Quiz, Fraction Quiz.
  • Students not limited at the lower levels. Students can choose a higher level but not a lower one.
• Interactivate Exploration Questions from applets
  • Example applets: A Better Fire!! and Tortoise and the Hare
  • A Better Fire!! Exploration Questions
  • Discussions about mathematics concepts from the applet: Chaos
  • Student feedback on Exploration Questions and the related Discussions
• Embedded in context
• simulations and explorations
• leverages technology via computational models
• Evaluated through rubrics developed using Rubistar
• Students must meet high standards or revise their work until standards are met

Evolution of the AMC:

• Year 1: Identified students struggled with aspects of the program because of weak math skills
• Year 2: Used SAT math quizzes developed by Executive Director (PI) in conjunction with Tenley Study Center
• Year 3: Development of AMC

Sample Student Work:

• Phillip's 1st submission of Exploration Questions for The Tortoise and the Hare activity and rubric
• Phillip's revised version of Explorarion Questions for Tortoise and the Hare
• Samuel's 1st submission Exploration Questions for The A Better Fire!! activity and rubric
• Samuel's revised version of Explorarion Questions for A Better Fire!!