Algebraic Thinking

Algebraic Thinking (AT)
Seven Levels of Staff Development Support

Level 1:  Intensive Professional Development

Teachers are prepared to incorporate the key mathematical concepts using unique methodology and to build the capacity of the district.  Professional development also is provided to school and central office administrators to support implementation.
Level 2: Comprehensive Lessons

A complete set of concept based lessons, each using multiple representations is provided to each teacher giving them the means to immediately implement their professional development.
Level 3: Coaching

Personalized support is provided to district, school, and individual teacher needs through ongoing communication, staff development, team teaching, planning, and data analysis.
Level 4: Assisting Through Looking At Students (ATLAS)

A unique means to gather data, ATLAS identifies student engagement, and allows teachers and coaches to collaborate on ways to improve student growth and success.
Level 5: Professional Learning Communities

Professional Learning Communities are designed by coaches in consultation with teachers and administrators based on an analysis of ATLAS data.
Level 6: Technology

Students, parents, teachers, and administrators have open access to NTN’s website – www.NTNmath.com which includes video demonstration lessons, homework, and lesson notes.  Additional technology support including digital versions of instructional materials, ATLAS, e-communications, and web based staff development are provided to all participants.

Level 7: Leadership Academy

NTN provides leadership academies across the country to build mathematics leadership at the classroom, school and district levels.












"Algebraic Thinking consultants create assessments that align with our state WASL exam which we can use to predict performance on state assessments for our students.  Using the excellent assessments provided for our district by National Training Network allows us to change academic instruction in the classroom, and also provide support to students who are yet succeeding." 

- Linda Jenkins, Assistant Superintendent,
Bremerton School District 






"The Algebraic Thinking Program has provided an excellent model of best instructional practices to prepare our students for success in middle and high school mathematics.  Our teachers have learned that students develop deeper understanding from concrete, hands-on, experiences which then progress to symbolic experiences before becoming abstract procedures. We have been pleased with our program implementation.  The training and coaching support have been absolutely essential to the success of the program."

- Sue Cox,
Instructional Services,
Lancaster County Schools

 
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