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The purpose of this study was to examine the ways that teachers use Connected Classroom Technology (CCT) to potentially support achievement on translation problems that require moving between algebraic representations. Four mathematics classrooms were chosen based on their gain scores on pre- and post-test Algebraic translation problems. Two classrooms with the highest and the lowest gain scores were chosen among the classrooms with pre-test scores that were below 50%. This study used video-recorded observational data and found that teachers in effective classrooms created environments wherein students used multiple representations simultaneously and translated between representations through discussion. In contrast, teachers in less effective classrooms fostered environments wherein students used representations independently and missed opportunities to translate representations through discussion. [For the complete proceedings, see ED583608.]

This document includes a pamphlet and report pertaining to International Paper Company's EDCORE (Education and Community Resources) grant program. The pamphlet describes the program which awards grants in communities where International Paper Company's employees live and work. It highlights three EDCORE grants in Louisiana, Wisconsin, and Maine. The accompanying report contains information on 1991-92 EDCORE grant winners. One hundred forty-seven grants totalling $549,167 were awarded in school districts in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin. Grant descriptions are organized alphabetically by state, and within state by the International Paper Company Facility which is in partnership with local school districts. Grants fall into the categories of John Hinman Teacher Fellowships, School Projects, and Open Opportunity Grants. Each grant description contains the title, the teacher or coordinator, the school, the amount awarded, and a brief summary of the project. Grant topics include: (1) whole language instruction; (2) enhanced science programs; (3) geography instruction; (4) cooperative learning; (5) student publishing; (6) higher level thinking skills; (7) community involvement; (8) enhanced mathematics instruction; (9) reading programs; (10) environmental education; (11) outdoor education; (12) writing instruction; (13) educational technology; and (14) programs for at-risk students. (KS)