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This project is for up to 20 middle school mathematics teachers from the Abilene area, in particular, teachers in the Abilene ISD. This project is a collaborative partnership between Abilene Christian University, Abilene ISD, and Region 14 Education Service Center.

The need is based on percent of grades 5–8 math teachers not "highly qualified" (24 credit hours), TAKS results, assessment of current participants, percent of economically disadvantaged students, and the percent of student population in poverty. The school year is devoted to lesson study.

During the summer institute, we will study middle school mathematics topics addressed in probability, statistics, and connections to fraction and measurement concepts. Topics are aligned to the SBEC Standards for licensure to teach 4-8 mathematics and TEKS for grades 5-8 students. These topics were chosen to deepen middle school teachers' fundamental knowledge of the mathematics they teach.

The goal for the academic year is to have participants study a lesson. The classroom implementation planning session will begin the lesson study process.

Middle school mathematics teachers from public, private, or parochial schools in Abilene or the surrounding area are encouraged to apply. Selection will be based on the following: individuals who are teaching middle school mathematics but are not certified, those who are seeking to become "highly-qualified," and those who teach a high percentage of underrepresented students. Additionally, those in the first five years of teaching are encouraged to apply.

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