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x to Why is a multi-faceted project with a different approach to learning mathematics. The project focuses on students who struggle in middle and high school mathematics while providing increased access to algebraic concepts and skills for all students.

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Curriculum

MPower A Path to Understanding Algebra

A student-centered, year-long curriculum designed to build and strengthen algebraic concepts and skills.

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Professional Learning

XPDitions Journeys into Professional Development

Teacher learning experiences that deepen content knowledge, expand the repertoire of instructional strategies, emphasize struggling learners’ support, and build a network.

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Games

NSights Math Games for Conceptual Understanding

Games to promote number and flexibility, problem-solving, and strategic thinking.

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Research

The x to Why Project addresses the challenge of supporting middle and high school students who struggle in algebra and lessening the achievement gap.

Our MPower research questions include:

1)  What effect does curriculum have on the growth of students who struggle in algebra?

2)  What student-centered instructional strategies support the growth of students who struggle in algebra? Using an iterative design process, the materials were pilot-tested in middle and high school classes. Student growth was measured with conceptual and skill-based progress monitoring instruments.

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Team

barb

Barbara Dougherty

Author

faye

Fay Zenigami

Author

linda

Linda Venenciano

Author

dean

Dean Lodes

Project Manager

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Darrell Asato

Layout Design

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Lori Ward

Managing Editor

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Byron Inouye

Graphic Design

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Sydney Carey

Layout Design