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College of Education
Grant Programs
Middle school math teachers had an opportunity to explore measurement this summer in the West
Texas Mathematics Consortium Middle School Mathematics Teachers Teacher Quality Grant.
Measurement tends to be the lowest scoring area in mathematics on the STAAR throughout
Texas. The project included a two-week intensive workshop, held at ASU on July 7th – July 18th,
followed by several meetings continuing throughout the school year. During this school year,
teachers are analyzing lesson development, teaching practices, and student achievement through
Lesson Study. Hosted by Dr. Donna Gee, Department of Teacher Education, and Dr. Trey Smith,
Department of Mathematics, this program follows several previous, very successful, mathematics
teacher quality grants. Benefits include $1,500 stipends, 120 professional development hours,
iPad, TI Nspire calculator, and materials.
West Texas Mathematics Consortium -
Middle School Mathematics Teachers