PSJA's College For All Conference
PSJA ISD’s “College For All Conference” shared best practices and innovative designs from every single student the opportunity to earn at least 12 college hours by high school graduation, with an emphasis on earning Associate Degrees or two-years of college while completing core coursework. These sessions focus on college completion and sharing best practices for getting students “To and Through College.” Come learn about potential pitfalls and solutions to dramatically incr
Spotlight: Dr. Joseph Chance
Dr. Joseph E. “Joe” Chance, retired professor of mathematics at the University of Texas - Pan American, serves as an Academic Tutor with the Texas Graduate Center. Dr. Chance conducted weekend tutorials for Calculus I students participating in the Harvard Math for Teaching Graduate Program. Dr. Chance is a fifth generation Texan whose great-great-grandfather fought for Texas independence at San Jacinto and whose great-grandfather fought for Texas independence at Shiloh. He
6 Methods to Improve Confidence in Math
The purpose of Student Attributes for Math Success (SAMS) is to increase student engagement, improve student preparation for post-secondary success, and improve mathematical understanding while decreasing math anxiety. These attributes are a critical component of and foundation for improving mathematical ability and overcoming math anxiety. To be effective, improvement efforts need to address a student’s mindset as well as an understanding that there is shared responsibility
