Mathematics – Page 6 – Curriculum Research & Development Group

UH and Singapore to collaborate on algebra curriculum

April 28, 2003 The Curriculum Research & Development Group (CRDG) of the University of Hawai‘i and Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore today announced an agreement to collaborate on creating an introductory engineering mathematics course for Ngee Ann students in Singapore.…

Far-Reaching Impact

The Mathematics section, which has been highly sought after for a number of years for their strong professional development programs, worked with teachers this year at Blanche Pope and Lanakila elementary schools, among others. Pihana Na Mamo, a Native Hawaiian…

Measure Up

Strong STEM Focus Continues Counting discrete objects is a common basis for introducing children to mathematical ideas. A different approach in teaching mathematics to first graders is to have students begin with generalized notions without using number. R esearch in…

Role of Gender in Language Used by Children and Parents Working on Mathematical Tasks

Strong STEM Focus Continues This National Science Foundation funded project that looks at gender-related differences in language and actions used by children and parents when working on mathematical tasks will develop recommendations for parents on how to talk about mathematics…

CRDG Organization

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Donald B. Young, Dean CURRICULUM RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GROUP Kathleen F. Berg, DirectorHelen O. Au, Assistant Director UNIVERSITY LABORATORY SCHOOL Keoni Jeremiah, PrincipalTracy Teixeira, Dean of StudentsMiki Tomita, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction Three CRDG faculty members…

X to whY: Algebra for Understanding

01. Overview: Helping students shift from arithmetic to algebra Many students experience learning difficulties in mathematics with the shift from arithmetic skills to algebraic ideas in middle and high school. Algebraic concepts and skills are the focus of instruction in…

CRDG Organization

X to whY: Algebra for Understanding

UHM CRDG staff member published as second author in The MIT Press Journals

Congratulations to CRDG’s Dean Lodes as second author on a paper published with the VR team in Presence, The MIT Press Journals. This highlights the Hōkūle‘a as the focus of the VR work and links it to classroom usage. Read article: Kilo Hōkū—Experiencing…

COE CRDG Staff Member Receives $44K Research Award from UH Sea Grant College Program

UH Mānoa College of Education (COE) Assistant Specialist Joanna Philippoff was awarded $44K from the University of Hawai‛i Sea Grant College Program. As part of the two-year grant project, Philippoff and Co-Directors Heather Spalding of the Botany Department and Craig Nelson of…

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