Bootstrap: Algebra

Teach Your Students to Program, Mathematically

A 3-Day Workshop for Math and Technology Teachers. Bootstrap: Algebra is a 25-hour curricular module for students ages 12-16, which teaches algebraic and geometric concepts through computer programming.

Teach Your Students to Program, Mathematically. Bootstrap teaches students to program their own video games in an algebraic programming language, exposing them to key concepts aligned to National and State Math Standards. Middle and high-school teachers across the country have implemented the curriculum as part of a regular math class, or as a math or CS elective. Bootstrap reaches thousands of students each year, and has been recognized by the National Science Foundation.

In Bootstrap, students explore…

• Order of Operations

• Solving word problems

• Coordinate planes and Graphing

• Functions and Variables

• Function Composition

• Inequalities in the Plane

• The Pythagorean Theorem

• Piecewise Functions

• Computer Programming

• Unit Testing

• Computer graphics and animation

In this workshop, teachers will…

• Participate in a real, classroom demonstration of the curriculum

• Build a videogame, using pure algebra

• Learn how the Math Standards for algebra can be met through a unique programming curriculum

• Explore cutting-edge research on algebra education

• Be invited to join a cohort of Oregon Bootstrap:Algebra educators

• Will receive a stipend for their time

Participating educators will:

• Receive access to Bootstrap:Algebra curriculum. Bootstrap:Algebra applies mathematical concepts and rigorous programming principles to creating a simple video game, and is aligned to National and State Standards for Mathematics, as well as the CSTA standards and K12CS frameworks. The module can be integrated into a mainstream math class, delivered by a math teacher with no prior CS experience or can be taught as a separate, standalone tech or CS class.

• Attend the 3-day professional development workshop: July 19-21, 2021

• Be invited to join a cohort of Oregon Bootstrap:Algebra educators.

  • Cohort members will participate in regularly-scheduled, virtual professional development learning communities during the 2021-22 academic year designed to support curriculum implementation. (Note: Cohort members will determine the number of meeting opportunities).

• Receive compensation for 3-day professional development workshop and Oregon cohort participation. (Please note - the training is open to regional educators, but the compensation is only available for Malheur County educators through the Frontier STEM Hub)

  • $200/day for summer PD workshop (July 19-21)

  • $200 cohort session during the school year

Links to video information about Bootstrap: Algebra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6haTTMiNJxk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leP3tQ_GZL8

Participant registration and educator stipends provided by the Frontier STEM Hub through grant funding from the Oregon Department of Education.

Cost: FREE for Oregon Educators (all other educators cost is $600)

Dates: Monday, 7/19/21 - Wednesday, 7/21/21 (Must attend all 3 Days)

Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm (Mountain)

Dorm Space Available at TVCC as well for those that would like to stay on the TVCC Campus During the 2021 Summer Institute