DTE Energy MATH Gant (Program Goals)

Program Goals:

• Sustain effective, high-quality mathematics teaching and learning that focuses on increasing student concept understanding related to the Michigan Department of Education Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs* ) for middle school mathematics

• Increase student competence and interest in use of technology for mathematics learning,

• Increase student interest, engagement and learning of mathematical content knowledge using innovative, creative, research-based mathematics teaching methods and/or materials

• Increase use of innovative, creative and data-informed student assessment directly related to GLCE for middle school mathematics for more effective continual diagnosis and intervention

• Higher student achievement as indicated by improved MEAP scores or a similar test of mathematics achievement

• Identify and showcase success and best practices