ctat
career & technology association of texas
Integrated Academic and CTE Curriculum that Works: Geometry in Construction
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Repeats at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
San Antonio
In a revolutionary approach, an academic and CTE teacher teamed up to design a rigorous Geometry mathematics course taught through relevant project-based application and curriculum. Standardized test scores have been raised with 100% of the students scoring as proficient or advanced on standardized tests, closing the achievement gap. Contextualized activities in the Geometry in Construction class have significantly raised the enthusiasm of the teachers, students, fellow staff and the community. Students commit to requirements of the course, including some after school and weekend projects, inherently learning workplace skills such as planning, teamwork and responsibility. Attendance rates have increased while discipline incidents have decreased. In fact, the Algebra teachers in Loveland do not want to be left out and have requested Burke and Moore design project-based curriculum for their course! Check out geometryinconstruction.org.
Presenters: Scott Burke, Teacher and Consultant, Loveland High School and Conceptual Learning Concepts
Tom Moore, Teacher and Consultant, Loveland High School and Conceptual Learning Concepts
Sponsored by:
Career & Technology Association of Texas
Texas Business and Education Coalition
