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Understanding Math Assessment: A Program for Parents

August 10, 1996 - July 31, 1999 | Media and Technology, Public Programs
This project creates and implements a national parent engagement and education campaign. It provides a framework for all parents to explore existing and alternative forms of assessment within the context of changes in current classroom math curriculum and practices. The campaign also provides a mechanism for enhancing communication between teachers, schools and parents in order to ensure support for math strategies and practices by all members of learning communities nationwide. Project products include: * A thirty-minute documentary on mathematics reform and assessment, to be broadcast by public television stations, that will also include a viewer's guide and local publicity materials. * A Community Education Kit containing a Leader's Guide, Parent's Handbook, and short videotapes. Project materials and activities are designed for parents of elementary-age children, with a specific emphasis for materials on grades 3-5.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 9628415
Funding Amount: 583009

TEAM MEMBERS

  • David Crippens
    Principal Investigator
    KCET/Community Television of Southern California
  • Linda Levine
    Co-Principal Investigator
    KCET/Community Television of So California
  • Discipline: Education and learning science | Mathematics
    Audience: Parents/Caregivers | Elementary School Children (6-10) | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Broadcast Media | Public Programs | Community Outreach Programs

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