Event Description

Bootstrap Algebra teaches students to program their own video games in an algebraic programming language, exposing them to key math concepts. Middle and high school teachers around the country have implemented the curriculum as a one-month module, a weekly activity or an after school program. Bootstrap Algebra would also be perfect as an engaging summer learning experience to address learning loss due to COVID in a creative way. 

In Bootstrap, your students will practice and apply:

• Solving word problems
• Coordinate planes and Graphing
• Functions and Variables
• Function Composition
• Inequalities in the Plane
• The Pythagorean Theorem

"One of my favorite strategies used during the training is the circle of evaluation where students show the structure that’s going on inside a mathematical expression.  This is a powerful way for students to gain a deep foundation in the mathematics that goes on in the development of an understanding of functions.  It is an awesome way for students to use Algebra in a fun and engaging way that includes creative expression." Sheryl R., May 2019 

---------------------------------------------------------------------

SCHOLARSHIPS + $500 STIPEND AVAILABLE! View Scholarship Flyer for details before applying.

Thanks to funding from Microsoft in collaboration with WeTeach_CS we are able to offer a special professional development using Bootstrap, which is a TEKS-aligned computer science and algebra program. Bootstrap is one of the largest providers of formal computer science education to girls and underrepresents students nationwide. 

Eligible Attendees: 7th-9th grade Educators at schools that will commit to using Bootstrap: Algebra instructional materials for at least 25 hours during a summer program. Prior programming experience not required.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Scholarship questions? Contact Ashlee Bushee at ashlee.bushee@austin.utexas.edu

---------------------------------------------------------------------

In this Workshop, You Will

• Participate in a real classroom demonstration of the curriculum

• Build your own video game, using the math you already know

• Learn how TEKS Math Standards can be met through a STEM-focused programming curriculum

• Explore cutting-edge research on algebra education

Watch this webinar recording to learn more!

Eligible Attendees – Teachers of middle school and high school mathematics, technology applications, and computer science teachers are eligible to attend. 

Certificates of Participation - Certificates stating 21 hours of Continuing Professional Education hours (CPE credits) earned will be sent electronically after the participant has completed the online course evaluation. Any questions about certificates should be directed toward the contact person listed on this page.

Registration or Payment Questions?

Registration and payment instructions can be found during checkout or here.

Photographic Consent and Media Release Policy

Please check our HELP/FAQ information here.

Schedule

Mondays and Wednesdays in late May / early June - 6:00-8:00pm CST

• Wed. May 12
• Mon. May 17
• Wed. May 19
• Mon. May 24 
• Wed. May 26
• Wed. June 2