The National Research Council’s new publication A Framework for K–12 Science Education notes that “teaching science as envisioned by the framework requires that teachers have a strong understanding of the scientific ideas and practices they are expected to teach, including…
Supporting Implementation of the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice with Classroom Videos
CCRDG’s ongoing collaboration with Texas Instruments (TI) took a new turn in 2012 with funding from TI to produce of a series of videos for use in teacher professional development sessions. This project came about at the request of TI…
Support for Students Learning Mathematics via Student-Centered Curricula
Taking a closer look at one’s own work can reveal new insights. CRDG curricula are designed to support success for all children, but what are the particular features of these curricula that make this possible? To probe this question, mathematics…
Nspired ALGEBRA Project Works to Increase Algebra Understanding
Nspired ALGEBRA: Algebra Lessons that Give Experiences for Building Reasoning and Achievement is a professional development project involving work with teachers at Moanalua Middle School and Moanalua High School. The project provided teachers with the opportunity to increase their content…
Improving Science Teaching in the Pacific
Now in its fourth year, the Pacific Education and Research for Leadership in Science (PEARLS) project, a five-year partnership with the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), has provided training for science teachers from Hawai‘i, American Sāmoa, Saipan, Yap,…