Ms. Markinson and Ms. Ng's 9th grade a2i (Accessing Algebra Through Inquiry) Common Core Algebra Regents Class is lucky to have weekly visitors from Queens College this semester.
Accessing Algebra Through Inquiry with Queens College's TIME 2000 Program
Every Tuesday morning, 18 pre-service math teachers from Queens College's TIME 2000 Program accompany their professor, Dr. Frances Curcio, to observe Ms. Markinson's class, work with the students individually, and de-brief with Ms. Markinson after the lesson.
Our ninth graders are forming strong bonds with their college mentors and are honored to participate in this teacher-preparation experience.
Our goals for this partnership are to improve the East-West students' experience in algebra, and help the TIME 2000 students to become exemplary mathematics teachers.
As a TIME 2000 graduate, Ms. Markinson shared that experiences like this are what confirmed her desire to teach mathematics.
At the end of the semester, our ninth graders will go to Queens College for a reciprocal visit and participate in a real college class with our Queens College visitors!