{"id":35,"date":"2019-09-28T01:06:37","date_gmt":"2019-09-28T01:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2023-05-08T23:08:04","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T23:08:04","slug":"home-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/","title":{"rendered":"Home 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/10\/Webbanner_texture.jpg\" alt=\"x to why graphic banner\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"579\" width=\"2396\" title=\"Webbanner_texture\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<h3><em>x to Why<\/em> 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.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/10\/icon-mpower.png\" alt=\"mpower graphic icon\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"700\" width=\"700\" title=\"icon-mpower\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<h2>Curriculum<\/h2>\n<h4>M<sup>Power<\/sup>\u00a0A Path to Understanding Algebra<\/h4>\n<p>A student-centered, year-long curriculum designed to build and strengthen algebraic concepts and skills.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/curriculum\/\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/10\/MPower.png\" alt=\"mpower cover graphic\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1165\" width=\"900\" title=\"MPower\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/10\/icon-xpditions.png\" alt=\"xpditions graphic icon\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"700\" width=\"700\" title=\"icon-xpditions\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t<h2>Professional Learning<\/h2>\n\t\t<h4>X<sup>PDitions<\/sup> Journeys into Professional Development<\/h4>\n<p>Teacher learning experiences that deepen content knowledge, expand the repertoire of instructional strategies, emphasize struggling learners&#8217; support, and build a network.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/professional-learning\/\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/10\/XPDitions.png\" alt=\"xpditions cover graphic\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1165\" width=\"900\" title=\"XPDitions\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/10\/icon-nsights.png\" alt=\"nsights graphic icon\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"700\" width=\"700\" title=\"icon-nsights\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<h2>Games<\/h2>\n<h4>N<sup>Sights<\/sup> Math Games for Conceptual Understanding<\/h4>\n<p>Games to promote number and flexibility, problem-solving, and strategic thinking.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/nsights\/\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/10\/NSights.png\" alt=\"nsights cover graphic\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1165\" width=\"900\" title=\"NSights\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<h2>Research<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The <em>x to Why Project<\/em> addresses the challenge of supporting middle and high school students who struggle in algebra and lessening the achievement gap.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our <em>M<sup>Power<\/sup><\/em> research questions include:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong>1)<\/strong>\u00a0 What effect does curriculum have on the growth of students who struggle in algebra?<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong>2)\u00a0 <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/10\/students4.jpg\" alt=\"students studying in classroom\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1303\" width=\"1303\" title=\"students4\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<h2>Team<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/bb-plugin\/cache\/Barb-circle.png\" alt=\"barb\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"418\" width=\"429\" title=\"Barb\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>Barbara Dougherty<\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><em>Author<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/bb-plugin\/cache\/faye2-circle.jpg\" alt=\"faye\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"800\" width=\"800\" title=\"faye2\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>Fay Zenigami<\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><em>Author<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/bb-plugin\/cache\/linda-circle.jpeg\" alt=\"linda\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"800\" width=\"800\" title=\"linda\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>Linda Venenciano<\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><em>Author<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/bb-plugin\/cache\/dean-circle.jpeg\" alt=\"dean\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"800\" width=\"800\" title=\"dean\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>Dean Lodes<\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><em>Project Manager<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/bb-plugin\/cache\/darrell-circle.jpeg\" alt=\"darrell asato\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"800\" width=\"800\" title=\"darrell\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>Darrell Asato<\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><em>Layout Design<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/bb-plugin\/cache\/Lori-circle.jpg\" alt=\"lori ward\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"800\" width=\"800\" title=\"Lori\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>Lori Ward<\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><em>Managing Editor<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/bb-plugin\/cache\/Byron-circle.jpeg\" alt=\"byron\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"800\" width=\"800\" title=\"Byron\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>Byron Inouye<\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><em>Graphic Design<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/x-to-why-algebra\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/bb-plugin\/cache\/sydney-1-circle.jpg\" alt=\"sydney\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"800\" width=\"800\" title=\"sydney\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>Sydney Carey<\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><em>Layout Design<\/em><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n<div class=\"entry-summary\">\nx to Why is a multi-faceted project with a different approach to learning mathematics. 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