Math Matters

Costs vary depending on the length of the contract for services. A three-year program minimum commitment by the district is strongly recommended. Please contact Tom Lester, Project Director, for more information.

The three-year Math Matters program includes the following:

Academy & Practicum (9-day intensive course)
Learning adult level mathematics
Full-immersion in classroom management strategies
Development of standards-based lessons and content strategies
Cognitive coaching in content area
Application of learning in a classroom setting

Follow-Up Sessions (6 days, interspersed throughout the year)

Continued learning of mathematics
Assisting teachers in transitioning the adult math content to standards-based classroom material
Cognitive coaching in content area
Management and content strategies
Intervention/acceleration strategies
Weekly classroom visits with coaching

Ongoing Professional Development (4-6 days, interspersed in the following years)

Increasing leadership capacity
Deepening the understanding of Mathematics
Intervention/acceleration ideas
Teaching strategies
Cognitive coaching in mathematics and pedagogy

Cost:
For a district that is considering long-term professional development in mathematics, the present cost of Math Matters services, which includes adult-level mathematics, standards based mathemtics for the classroom, cognitive coaching, lesson study, case study, assessment and other expertise is $45,000 for a group of 30 teachers and administrators for the first year.

Thus for 15 days of service, the district pays $100/day/teacher or administrator.

The cost includes travel and personnel expenses. It is assumed that the district provides facilities.

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