Description: Earlier research uncovers a multitude of “in the in-the-moment” motivating desires that accompany mathematical problem solving. These motivating desires evoke differing patterns of engagement and social interaction. In this […]
Description: Effective teaching of mathematics facilitates discourse among students to build shared understanding of mathematical ideas by analyzing and comparing student approaches and arguments (NCTM Teaching Practice). This session will examine mathematical tasks that focus on procedures with connections and doing mathematics. Tasks that have high-cognitive demand are complex enough to give students something to […]
Description: You know to use “wait time" after you ask a question of your class, yet there are many other times to “wait” in the learning of math. See how […]
Description: Participants will explore a multi-dimensional approach to teaching math in general and special education classes. Participants will leave the session with tools and strategies that will encourage student self-discovery.
Description: Show students real-world applications for their emerging math skills and connections to other disciplines with hands-on activities that use data sets on wildlife habitat, land and water use, population […]
Description: Do your students struggle to engage in mathematical discussions? Instructional routines provide teachers and students with well-defined structures that support students’ shared sense-making. In this interactive workshop we will […]
Description: The quarantine has nudged educators to plan Flexible Learning Models to include teachers, students and parents in effective mathematics instruction for the uncertain Fall 2020. We will engage minds […]
Description: Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications and Hands-On Statistics are two math credit bearing curricula that can be used as alternatives to algebra 2 and precalculus. Both have only an […]
Description: Explore the importance of counting in PreK through 2nd grade classrooms. Learn about assessments that can be used to identify counting strengths and weaknesses in students. Learn about activities […]
Description: Looking for ways to help students master multiplication facts, so they do not rely on repeated addition or skip counting? Learn visualization strategies that use arrays and properties of […]