Mathematics Teachers & Teaching Survey

A little about the study

We are conducting this study because we suspect that mathematics teaching has changed tremendously in the last two decades, as new teaching methods, technologies and curriculum materials have appeared in classrooms. The study has been designed to understand the consequences of these changes for instruction. We will ask a national sample of 200 U.S. middle-school mathematics teachers to video-record their classroom instruction. By comparing current and past samples of middle-school teachers and teaching, we can describe current practice and understand what has changed over time, thus informing future U.S. policy.
For more information about what it means
​to participate in the study, click here.

Setting up your Camera


The following Quick Guide will walk you through how to set up the camera and record your mathematics lesson. (Hover your mouse over the guide to navigate.) 
Also, be sure check out the help videos (below). Each 1-3 minute video provides helpful hints for how to set up and use your camera.


Need Help?  
Call the MTTS toll-free help desk at 1-844-570-6791

Step-by-step Guide to Setting Up the Camera


This video walks you through the setup of the camera unit, including the tripod, Swivl, and Samsung tablet.  

Samsung Galaxy Tab S:  What are the features of the tablet?

You will use the Samsung tablet to video record your classroom. We like the Samsung Galaxy Tab because it has a high quality video camera and is easy to use! 

Samsung Tablet: What applications have we loaded for you?

We have loaded the Swivl capture app on your tablet.  You will use this app to capture 4 videos of regular classroom practice. 

Video Recording Your Classroom:  Make a test video

Before you video record your classroom, be sure to try making a test video :)

Additional Resources:

Setting up the Tripod

If this is your first time setting up a tripod, you may want to watch this video!

What's in the Samsung box?

This video will walk you through the contents of the Samsung box.  We are using the Samsung Galaxy S.

What's in the Swivl Box?

This video walks you through the contents of the Swivl box.
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