On-Site Professional Learning Sessions
Math Workshop Marvels: Unlocking Small Group Instruction and Building a Vibrant Mathematical Community
Teachers will gain a practical understanding of how to implement Math Workshop in their classroom and flexibility of grouping students for learning tasks. Learn how to best facilitate “what the other kids are doing” while you are with a small group. Learn research based strategies that align with the KY Academic Standards for implementing your small group math instruction, building a number sense routine and creating a mathematical community. Walk away with an implementation plan for a math workshop.
Visualizing Mathematics: Harnessing the Power of Representations in Math Instruction
Join us for an insightful exploration into the fundamental role of conceptual understanding in mathematics education. In this session, we'll delve into the world of manipulatives, investigating tools that enable students to visualize and comprehend complex relationships within mathematical concepts. Our focus will include an examination of the trajectory of math manipulatives across grades K-5, highlighting their pivotal role in supporting and enhancing conceptual understanding. Don't miss this opportunity to discover innovative ways to bring mathematical concepts to life through the power of visualization.
Unlocking the Power of Word Problems: Enhancing Teachers’ Skills in Problem-Solving Instruction:
Students are not always exposed to the various word problem scenarios in the appendices of the Common Core Standards. In this session, participants will learn how to orchestrate problem-solving experiences that develop the thinking skills and dispositions of a problem solver. Using physical models, we will explore ways to develop problem solving routines and strategies that enable students to attend to precision. Learn how to create opportunities for your students to persevere in finding solutions to word problems.
Multiply and Divide with Precision
This professional development session focuses on effective strategies for teaching multiplication and division across grade levels. Participants will explore instructional approaches that promote both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. Emphasis will be placed on helping students develop a deep understanding of multiplication as repeated addition and division as equal sharing. Participants will learn how to scaffold learning experiences using manipulatives, visual models, and real-world contexts to support students in making connections between multiplication and division. Additionally, strategies for addressing common misconceptions and promoting problem-solving skills will be discussed. By implementing these evidence-based techniques, educators will enhance their instructional practices and empower students to become confident and proficient multipliers and dividers.
Mastering Fractions: Empowering Educators to Teach Fraction Equivalence with Confidence
Effective instruction on fraction equivalence in grades 3-5 involves engaging students in hands-on activities that promote a deep understanding of fractions. Teachers should emphasize the visual representation of fractions using models such as fraction bars and number lines, allowing students to explore and discover equivalent fractions. Scaffolding their learning through benchmark fractions, common denominators, and common numerators will support students in comparing and ordering fractions. Integrating fraction operations further extends their understanding, highlighting the relationship between equivalent fractions and mathematical operations. By employing these strategies, educators can help students develop a solid foundation in fraction equivalence and empower them to tackle more advanced mathematical concepts.
Join us for an insightful one-hour session that delves into the realm of uncovering student misconceptions in mathematics, equipping educators with the skills to identify and effectively address them. Discover the power of recognizing and addressing misconceptions as a means to foster deep understanding and academic growth in math. Through interactive discussions and practical examples, gain practical strategies for identifying common misconceptions held by students. Explore targeted questioning techniques and formative assessment approaches that help uncover student misunderstandings. Learn proven intervention strategies, such as conceptual re-teaching and hands-on activities, to effectively address and correct misconceptions. Leave this session empowered to unravel the mysteries of math misconceptions and create a supportive learning environment where students can thrive.
Demystifying Math Misconceptions: Identifying and Addressing Student Misunderstandings
Fraction Mastery: Unifying Equivalence and Operations for Grades 3-5
Join our dynamic workshop focused on refining fraction teaching for grades 3-5. Explore engaging techniques to deepen students' understanding of fraction equivalence using visuals like fraction bars and number lines. We'll guide you in scaffolding learning through benchmark fractions, common denominators, and numerators, while also seamlessly integrating fraction operations. Learn how to cultivate conceptual understanding and procedural fluency in multiplying and dividing fractions, using hands-on activities and real-world connections. Walk away with a comprehensive approach to nurture students' mathematical foundation, equipping them to confidently tackle advanced concepts.
Fraction Fluency: Guiding Grades 3-5 Students in Equivalence and Operations
In this session, educators will uncover the secrets to engaging students in captivating hands-on activities that facilitate a profound understanding of fraction equivalence. Participants will gain invaluable skills in employing hands-on activities and visual representations to demystify fraction operations, skillfully bridging the gap between abstract mathematical procedures and real-world applications. Moreover, you'll explore effective techniques to guide students seamlessly from hands-on manipulatives to algorithm proficiency, nurturing their critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities within real-life contexts.
Fraction Fluency: Guiding Grades 3-5 Students in Equivalence and Operations
This professional learning dives into the art and impact of mathematical discourse. Designed to empower educators, the course explores strategies for fostering rich, student-centered conversations in math. Participants will learn how to pose purposeful questions, encourage students to articulate and critique reasoning, and create an inclusive environment where every student feels comfortable sharing their thinking. Through collaborative discussions, modeling of effective practices, and practical examples, educators will leave equipped to build a classroom culture where mathematical discourse deepens understanding and boosts student confidence in mathematics.
Building a Cohesive Math Culture: Strengthening Vertical Alignment Across Grades
This three-part professional learning series is designed to help schools create a cohesive and aligned approach to elementary mathematics instruction. Through a focus on consistent vocabulary, purposeful use of representations, and moving beyond ineffective shortcuts, participants will engage in collaborative work to build instructional coherence from grade to grade. Each session supports vertical alignment that empowers students with lasting conceptual understanding and prepares them for long-term success in math.