Math Island at Brewer Elementary School: A Learner-Centered Model for Education

Authors

Vikki K. Collins, Troy UniversityFollow
H. Marguerite Yates, LaGrange College

Abstract

This paper examines a learner-centered model for the teaching of elementary mathematics established at an urban Georgia school that serves a highly mobile, diverse population of approximately 475 students. The school was on its state’s list of schools needing improvement because students continued to perform poorly on standardized tests. Math Island, a support center for students designed to facilitate the conceptual understanding of mathematics, was created, and professional development programs were implemented to assist teachers in developing their pedagogical and content expertise in the teaching of mathematics. The school made substantial progress after these initiatives were employed and was removed from the Needs Improvement list in 2005-06 and 2006-07.

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Recommended Citation

Collins, Vikki K. and Yates, H. Marguerite (2009) "Math Island at Brewer Elementary School: A Learner-Centered Model for Education," Georgia Educational Researcher: Vol. 7: Iss. 1, Article 3.
DOI: 10.20429/ger.2009.070103
Available at: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gerjournal/vol7/iss1/3