Mathematics, along with English, is a core content area that transcends disciplines. Math is used in biology, chemistry, engineering, statistics, and many other subject areas. It is also an area in which students tend to struggle. Educators on all levels and in many disciplines have come together in the math transitions meetings to discuss how to better align lessons, learning expectations, and scores between the K-12 and post-secondary levels. These events are coordinated by the Wyoming School-University Partnership and funded by support from the Qwest Foundation.
Mathematics Transitions Events
2013 Mathematics Lost in Transition Institute
April 4-5
Gillette, Wyoming
Number of participants: 35
7 K-12 educators
17 Community college educators
9 University of Wyoming educators
2 other
Conference focus: Common Core State Standards
Conference materials:
Agenda
2012 Mathematics Transitions Meeting
Held March 29-30, 2012 in Rock Springs, Wyoming
Number of participants: 25
3 K-12 educators
13 Community college educators
5 University of Wyoming educators
1 State education organization representative
3 other
Conference focus: "Student Engagement, Motivation, and Persistence"
Conference materials:
Conference agenda
Common Core Mathematics Practices
Conference evaluation responses
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Participants of the 2011 Mathematics Transitions Meeting discuss issues of student transitions
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2011 Mathematics Transitions Meeting
Held February 17-18, 2011 in Riverton, Wyoming
Number of participants: 59
29 K-12 educators
13 Community college educators
16 University of Wyoming educators
1 State education organization representative
Conference focus: "Overviewing the Mathematics Common Core, and Examining College Algebra Principles: Going Beyond Memorization"
Conference materials:
Conference agenda
8 Mathematics Common Core Practices
Conference evaluation responses
Co-sponsors:
Department of Mathematics, University of Wyoming
University of Wyoming Summer Mathematics Institute
Science and Mathematics Teaching Center
Qwest Foundation
2010 Mathematics Transitions Workshop
Held February 19, 2010 in Cheyenne, Wyoming
Number of participants: 53
20 K-12 educators
6 Community college educators
17 University of Wyoming educators
5 State education organization representatives
Conference focus: "Designing Mathematical Experiences that Matter"
Conference materials:
Conference agenda.
Conference flyer.
Conference evaluation responses.
Co-sponsors: ACT, Science and Mathematics Teaching Center
2009 Mathematics Articulation Meeting
Held February 6, 2009 in Casper, Wyoming
Number of participants: 73
12 K-12 educators
43 Community college educators
14 University of Wyoming educators
2 State education organization representatives
Conference focus: Bodies of evidence and "Understanding by Design"
Conference materials:
Conference agenda.
Reading assignment, excerpt from Understanding by Design by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe (2005), pp, 35-55.
Wyoming Department of Education's Body of Evidence peer review scoring guide (Spring 2009).
Conference evaluation responses.
Co-sponsors: Wyoming State Scholars Initiative, Wyoming P-16 Education Council, Wyoming Department of Education
2008 Mathematics Articulation Meeting
Held February 8-9, 2008 in Torrington, Wyoming
Number of participants: 12
Conference Focus: Making Transitions: Ways to Help Students Succeed in College and University Mathematics Settings
