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National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st Century

November 29-30, 1999
Washington, DC
Washington Hilton and Towers
1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW
International Ballroom East

Agenda

Monday, November 29, 1999

3:30 PM WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Approval of Minutes
Goals for the Meeting
3:45 PM PRESENTATION: Then, Now, Tomorrow--Reflections on Two Missions
--    Senator John Glenn  [word format]
 
4:00 PM PRESENTATION: What is Known About High Quality Teaching in Mathematics and Science?
What does it entail?
--    Nanette Seago   [word format]
--    Powerpoint Slides   [HTML format]
 
5:00 PM BREAK  
5:15 PM PRESENTATION: What is Known About High Quality Teaching In Mathematics and Science? [Continued]
What is known from research?
--    Deborah Ball  [word format]
--    Powerpoint Slides  [HTML format]
 
6:00 PM PLENARY DISCUSSION:What are the Core Premises of Effective Mathematics and Science Teaching?  
6:30 PM ADJOURNMENT
 

Tuesday, November 30, 1999

8:00 AM BREAKFAST [Cabinet Room]  
8:30 AM WELCOME AND NEW INTRODUCTIONS
Overview for the Day
 
8:45 PM PLENARY DISCUSSION:What are the Core Premises Of Effective Mathematics and Science Teaching? [Continued]  
10:00 AM BREAK  
10:15 AM PRESENTATION: What Does It Take For Teachers of Math and Science To Deliver High Quality Instruction?
--    Suzanne Wilson  [word format]
 
11:30 AM PANEL PRESENTATION: What Does It Take For Teachers of Math and Science To Deliver High Quality Instruction? [Continued]  [word format]
--    Barbara Blumenthal
--    Cindy Chapman
--    Janice Jackson
--    Michael Lach
 
12:30 PM LUNCH [Cabinet Room]  
1:30 PM PRESENTATION: Virtual Hearings  
2:00 PM PLENARY DISCUSSION: What Teaching Quality Recommendations Should be Considered?  
4:00 PM PLENARY DISCUSSION:
--    Summary of Meeting Two
--    Preview of Meeting Three
 
4:30 PM ADJOURNMENT

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