MATRIXMath Achievement To Realize Individual eXcellence |
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Year One AbstractNovember 1, 2004 - September 30, 2005District InformationNew Brunswick School District County: Middlesex Schools: Paul
Robeson, A.C. Redshaw Project
Director: Dr. Kathleen Adleman Superintendent: Dr.
Richard Kaplan, Superintendent Project DescriptionThe New Brunswick MATRIX program is a partnership that includes St. Peter the Apostle Elementary School, The Greater Brunswick Charter School and the New Brunswick Public Schools. Through a series of workshop and mentoring cycles teachers and students are exploring mathematics through the technology of web-based virtual manipulatives and mathematics activities, as well as creating projects using the internet. Classes are also learning about and using Geometer's Sketchpad as a tool for mathematical investigations. Participating teachers will also use portable presentation stations, a wireless laptop computer and projector, to infuse technology into their math lessons. Students will respond to questions and quizes using interactive keypads from eInstructions Classroom Performance System to provide teachers with immediate feedback on student understanding. Through the MATRIX grant students in New Brunswick will have the opportunity to learn mathematics using technology and to reach higher levels of mathematics achievement. MATRIX teachers will use the latest technology tools, receive ongoing in-class mentoring, and attend conferences to bolster a sense of professionalism and hopefully to increase teacher retention. Technology Used
Camden
County Vocational | Deptford
Township | Elizabeth | Englewood
City | Hackensack | Keyport
Magnolia Borough | Middle Township | Millville | Monroe Township | Mullica Township | New Brunswick Newton | Oxford Township | Passaic City | Penns Grove - Carneys Point Regional | Plumsted Township Trenton | Union Beach Borough | Wharton Borough | White Township |
