You are invited to learn about
Misconceptions, Misunderstandings, Misinterpretations and
other Math Misfortunes that cause us to “Miss-AYP”,
at the Duval Elementary Mathematics Council meeting.
Misconceptions, Misunderstandings, Misinterpretations and
other Math Misfortunes that cause us to “Miss-AYP”,
at the Duval Elementary Mathematics Council meeting.
The Duval Elementary Mathematics Council is proud to annouce James Williams as our featured speaker for the October 25th meeting.
When: Thursday, 25 October 2007
Dinner Reception: 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Presentation: 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Mandarin Oaks Elementary
10600 Hornets Nest Road
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Please R.S.V.P. by school or individual before 22 October 2007 to Zachary Champagne at Champagnez@dreamsbeginhere.org
In this session participants will be presented with information about how some student misconceptions about math are developed and their impact on student achievement. Participants will also be presented with instructional and intervention strategies to address these misconceptions and improve student performance.
James Williams is a Senior Associate/Math Specialist for America’s Choice Inc. Prior to this position Mr. Williams worked in the field of education in various capacities. He was a teacher and high school administrator at Berkeley High School in Berkeley CA. He was co-director of the Diversity Project, a research initiative between Berkeley High School and the University of
California at Berkeley. He has also served as an education consultant to various schools, districts and the Mississippi Department of Education.
