Academy of Accomplished Teaching in Mathematics and Science, A 2 TeaMS Math + Science + Coaching =...

Academy of Accomplished Teaching in Mathematics and Science,

A2TeaMS

Math + Science + Coaching = Success

Foldables can be fun and informative!

The Power of listening, observing, and taking notes.Products on DISPLAY!

Math & Science Product!!!

Math and Science teachers collaborating.

Science make sense to me this way.

Math-Science Integration

Teachers leading the learning process

at learning centers.

PHYSICS, how BEAUTIFUL

Chemistry at it’s best!

Math + Science + Technology = A2TeaMS

TI-Nspires at work!

Teambuilding: We need a plan!

Houston, we have a problem!

Teambuilding & problem solving.

Call A²TeaMS!!

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More A2TeaMS pictures and videos are available on album page at:

http://a2teams.wikispaces.com

Our purpose:To provide ongoing professional development in content, research-based pedagogy and leadership in the areas of math and science paired with coaching for teams of secondary teachers, thereby strengthening the academic program at each participating school.

A2TeaMS

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Workshop Topics5E Lesson Model

Differentiation (with G/T Credit)

Podcasting, Google Docs,

Math-Science Connections

Team-Building Activities

Wikispaces

Literacy Strategies and ELPS

Problem-Solving Strategies

TI-Nspire

Bloom’s Taxonomy and Questioning

Strategies for Building Academic Vocabulary

Math and science content specific to each grading cycle (with planning time)

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Implementation of transfer One-on-One Planning Classroom Observations Instructional Feedback Task Support Evaluation of student work COACHING

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What do A2TeaMS offer students and teachers?

MATH SCIENCE

School Year Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Cohort 3 Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Cohort 3

08 – 09 Math Content & Pedagogy

Science Content & Pedagogy

09 – 10 Content Connections & Leaderships

Math Content & Pedagogy

Content Connections & Leaderships

Science Content & Pedagogy

10 – 11 Application & Action Research

Content Connections & Leaderships

Math Content & Pedagogy

Application & Action Research

Content Connections & Leaderships

Science Content & Pedagogy

11 – 12 Application & Action Research

Content Connections & Leaderships

Application & Action Research

Content Connections & Leaderships

12 - 13 Application & Action Research

Application & Action Research

A2TeaMS Model

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Tamika Sullivan-Cooks, Science Curriculum Team Leader: tcooks@houstonisd.orgWanetta Jones-Allen, Math Curriculum Team Leader: wjonesa@houstonisd.orgLakeisha Hamilton-Reed, Science Curriculum Specialist: lhamilt1@houstonisd.org Ngoma (Abe) Botumile, Math Curriculum Specialist: bngoma@houstonisd.org

A2TeaMS http://a2teams.wikispaces.com

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