In the Mathematics Achievement Academy for grade 2, participants will examine the grade 2 TEKS based on learning progressions and critical checkpoints for student understanding; experience classroom-ready activities, including formative assessment and follow-up activities that account for learner variability; build a toolkit of strategies and key questions through analysis of activities for students with disabilities, English language learners, students struggling to learn mathematics, and gifted learners; and explore structures that provide opportunities for meaningful practice and feedback. Through hands-on activities focusing on whole number operations and fraction concepts, these academies are designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of mathematics’ concepts and processes, improve overall mathematics instruction, and lead to student success on statewide assessments and post-secondary readiness.
Teachers who successfully complete all 18 hours of the academy may be eligible to receive the $350 stipend. Stipends will not be provided to teachers who do not meet eligibility and attendance requirements. Successful completion includes the following components.
- Teachers must be teaching grade 2 mathematics during the 2022-2023 school year.
- Teachers must attend the academy training for a total of 18 hours – 6 hours per day for 3 days.
- Absences, late arrival, and early departure will disqualify a participant from stipend eligibility.
- Teachers will need to complete an eligibility verification form at the academy training to receive their stipend. Each teacher will need his or her TSDS unique ID number.
Please bring a laptop or electronic device.