How to Use the Algebra/Data Analysis Online Course
MSDE # 07-00-17
3 Credits
The professional development course, Using the Online Algebra/Data Analysis Course, will be offered beginning in March 2008. This will be an exciting professional development opportunity for teachers of Algebra/Data Analysis during which they can learn how to use the online content to support success on the Algebra/Data Analysis High School Assessment. Participants who successfully complete the course will be eligible for three MSDE credits.
Detailed information about the scope and sequence of the course and requirements is attached. Please note the schedule for the online course. It is imperative that all participants commit to the two face-to-face meeting dates listed on the schedule. It is also important to understand that all participants must use the Online Algebra/Data Analysis course during the upcoming school year.
Registration forms are due by February 15th.
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Name
School
School System
Phone Number
Home Street Address
City, State, and Zip
I would like to enroll in the following section:
Section 1
Section 2
**Please note that all face to face sessions will be held in Columbia, MD. The specific location and directions will be sent with your registration confirmation.
Please email the forms to or
Fax to Katie Egan at 410-560-2265
Using the Algebra/Data Analysis Online Course
Course Description
The online Algebra/Data Analysis course provides a variety of rich learning experiences strategically aligned with the Algebra/Data Analysis High School Assessment. Through the use of the online Algebra/Data Analysis course in Desire2Learn (the LMS), teachers may extend and enhance classroom instruction. By using data driven decision-making and the online course, teachers can differentiate instruction to better meet student needs. Through problem solving, observation of students, discussions, hands on practice, and readings, learners:
- Recognize and apply the tools in Desire2Learn toinstructional situations
- Understand how the online Algebra/Data Analysis course can contribute to student success in mastering the algebra content assessed by the HSA and provide practicewith assessment items that mirror the HSA assessments item types
- Correlate the online course content and assessments to the local curriculum and the High School Assessment
- Analyze data from local and state sources and the online course to inform instruction
- Score the constructed response items in the onlineAlgebra/Data Analysis course using MSDE/HSA methods
- Develop a plan for using the online course/resources with students
- Use the online course to differentiate instruction, promote thoughtful discussions, monitor student progress and give timely feedback
In addition, learners explore ideas about framing and teaching algebra/data analysis, examine ways to support student understanding, and integrate the online course materials into instruction. Learners come away with a tangible benefit- a personalized copy of the Algebra Data Analysis online course containing interactive content and assessments aligned to the Algebra Data Analysis Core Learning Goals and High School assessment to use with their students.
Goals and Objectives
Learners will be able to effectively use the online Algebra/DA course to differentiate instruction for students based on data-driven decisions.
- Learners will demonstrate an understanding of how to use the tools within Desire2Learn.
- Learners will apply their understanding of the tools to personalize a copy of the Algebra/DA course.
- Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the structure and content of the Algebra/DA course.
- Learners will analyze data from local and state sources and Desire2Learn to inform instruction for students.
- Learners will develop a plan for using the online course with students.
Schedule of Classes – Section 1
Instructors: Scott Ruehl, Liz Glowa, and Marcie Zisow
Session / Title / Hours / Location / Dates1 and 2 / Getting Started / 6 Hours / 1. Face to Face / Saturday, March 1st
9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
1 Hour / 2.Online / March 1st to
March 2nd
3 / Getting to Know the Online Algebra/Data Analysis Content and Course Navigation / 3 Hours / Online / March 3rdto
March 9th
4 / Curriculum Mapping
Part 1 / 3 Hours / Online / March 10th to March 16th
5 / Analyzing and Interpreting Data / 3 Hours / Online / March 17th to March 23rd
6 / Differentiation / 3 Hours / Online / March 24th to March 30th
7 / Planning for Implementing the Student Online Course / 3 Hours / Online / March 31st to
April 6th
8 / Curriculum Mapping
Part 2 / 3 Hours / Online / April 7th to
April 13th
9 / Differentiated Instruction for Math / 3 Hours / Online / April 14th to
April 20th
10 / Instructional Planning / 3 Hours / Online / April 21st to
April 27th
11 and 12 / D2L Teacher Tools / 6 Hours / Face to Face / Saturday, May 3rd
9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
13 / Putting It All Together / 3 Hours / Online / May 5th to
May 11th
14 / Online Discussions / 3 Hours / Online / May 12th to
May 18th.
15 / Launching Your Own Course / 2 Hours / Online / May 19th to
May 25th
Total Hours (3 MSDE Credits) / 45 Hours
Schedule of Classes – Section 2
Instructors: Terry Politi and Paula Sandridge
Session / Title / Hours / Location / Dates1 and 2 / Getting Started / 6 Hours / 1. Face to Face / Saturday, March 8th
9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
1 Hour / 2.Online / March 8th to
March 9th
3 / Getting to Know the Online Algebra/Data Analysis Content and Course Navigation / 3 Hours / Online / March 10th to March 16th
4 / Curriculum Mapping
Part 1 / 3 Hours / Online / March 17th to March 23rd
5 / Analyzing and Interpreting Data / 3 Hours / Online / March 24th to March 30th
6 / Differentiation / 3 Hours / Online / March 31st to
April 6th
7 / Planning for Implementing the Student Online Course / 3 Hours / Online / April 7th to
April 13th
8 / Curriculum Mapping
Part 2 / 3 Hours / Online / April 14th to
April 20th
9 / Differentiated Instruction for Math / 3 Hours / Online / April 21st to
April 27th
10 / Instructional Planning / 3 Hours / Online / April 28th to
May 4th
11 and 12 / D2L Teacher Tools / 6 Hours / Face to Face / Saturday, May 10th
9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
13 / Putting It All Together / 3 Hours / Online / May 12th to
May 18th
14 / Online Discussions / 3 Hours / Online / May 19th to
May 25th
15 / Launching Your Own Course / 2 Hours / Online / May 26th to
June 1st
Total Hours (3 MSDE Credits) / 45 Hours