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Creating an Inclusive Environment Using Project Based Learning in Middle School Mathematics
Presented by: Rhonda Hewer
Presented on: April 21, 2020
Is there a way for students to engage in the mathematics outlined in the curriculum in a relevant, practical way that will improve understanding and retention? Answer: YES! In this webinar the audience will be exposed to the components of a quality project based learning program in math through the narrative of the geodesic dome project. It will be evident how this type of “instruction” supports diverse cultural and learning needs of the classroom while digging into rich mathematical thinking at a level appropriate for all learners. The project involves multiple strands from the mathematics curriculum while developing global competencies of collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking and citizenship. Register now to hear how this group of grade 8 students developed a strong understanding of math by using their toolbox of strategies to solve practical problems for an authentic audience.
Recommended Grade Level: 6-8
Hosted by: Leigh Nataro
Watch the full presentation at: https://www.bigmarker.com/GlobalMathDept/Creating-an-Inclusive-Environment-Using-Project-Based-Learning-in-Middle-School-Mathematics
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The Power of Words
Presented by: Diana McClean, Sam Kaplan
Presented on: April 14, 2020
Evaluating our word choice can help change our thinking. Overtime we (educators) have become numb to the powerful student facing descriptors that when used haphazardly can define student identity. This talk will put forward ideas to think deeply about ways we can shift our language to improve student identities.
Recommended for: All Teachers and Administrators
Hosted by: Leigh Nataro
Watch the full presentation at: https://www.bigmarker.com/GlobalMathDept/The-Power-of-Words
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Six (Un)Productive Practices in Mathematics Teaching
Presented by: Juli K. Dixon
Presented on: April 7, 2020
Juli Dixon reveals six ways we undermine efforts to increase student achievement and then she goes on to share what to do about them. These teaching practices are commonplace and often required by administrators. Many of them may have been generated from practices in English language arts (ELA) and might work very well in that content area. As a result of this session, you will understand that they are often unproductive when applied during mathematics instruction and may even lead to issues of access and equity. This session helps you to see why these practices are unproductive and also assists you in generating a plan for what to do about them. Participants will: · Make sense of six (un)productive mathematics teaching practices; · Explore reasons for why the practices exist; and · Learn productive strategies to counteract the madness ☺.
Recommended Grade Level: K-12
Hosted by: Leigh Nataro
Watch the full presentation at:https://www.bigmarker.com/GlobalMathDept/Six-Un-Productive-Practices-in-Mathematics-Teaching
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Supporting Math from Outside the Classroom
Presented by: Matt Vaudrey
Presented on: March 31, 2020
We’re responsible for the math learning of all students, even when Math Education isn’t our daily practice anymore. As a math teacher, then instructional coach and consultant, then an administrator, Matt Vaudrey has gathered some insights. In a quick hour, we’ll: –Offer math teachers sentence frames to demand the support they need (while being open to needs they might not notice) –Offer coaches some practices (and case studies) to support math education when you don’t have any skin in the game. –Translate some values, so teachers and teacher-leaders can both speak a common language as we improve math education for all students. Includes lifetime support, puns, and probably a Britney Spears reference.
Recommended for: Leaders/ Coaches/ Administrators
Hosted by: Sheila Orr
Watch the full presentation at:https://www.bigmarker.com/GlobalMathDept/Supporting-Math-from-Outside-the-Classroom
GIRLSwSTEAM: Finding opportunities to Enrich and Empower Girls in Education
Presented by: Natalie L Latrice Holliman + Girls w/STEAM
Presented on: March 24, 2020
Girls in American classrooms are eager to learn in the STEM and STEAM disciplines, but they bring with them isolating histories related to gender in these fields. “Although there is a general perception that men do better than women in math and science, researchers have found that the differences between women’s and men’s math and science-related abilities and choices are much more subtle and complex than a simple ‘men are better than women’ in math and science” (Halpern, Aronson, Reimer, Simplkins, Star, and Wentzel, 2007). This presentation will refocus our attention on gender specific theories associated with histories, powers, and freedoms for women and girls, and the lack there of, that contribute to how they see themselves in American classrooms today. Tenets of equity will be analyzed to depict practices we can pragmatically implement to empower girls in classrooms in the era of gender fluid classrooms. Statistics associated with girls in STEM classrooms and fields will be illuminated to examine the future for mathematics given contributions of girls in the future. Rochelle Gutierrez (2018) stated, “People don’t need mathematics, Mathematics needs people.” This statement reiterates that mathematics as field will need the diverse perspectives of a variety of people. Girls have the potential to bring fresh, new, creative, and innovative ideas to the table of the science. Lastly, we will set our sights on areas of improvements outlined by the U.S. Department of Education to propel girls, young ladies, and women forward in classrooms today and in the future.
Recommended Grade Level: K-12
Hosted by: Amanda Riske
Watch the full presentation at: https://www.bigmarker.com/GlobalMathDept/GIRLSwSTEAM-Finding-opportunities-to-Enrich-and-Empower-Girls-in-Education
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Creating a Thinking Classroom: From the VNPS and VRG to the Lessons to the Aha Moments
Presented by: Jennifer Fairbanks
Presented on: March 17, 2020
Take a look at how to set up your classroom with vertical whiteboards and visual random grouping. Explore how to incorporate your current lessons into having students working at the whiteboards. Learn how to create and find problems that will allow a classroom flow to lead to practice time, mistakes being uncovered, classroom discussions, and exciting discoveries.
Recommended Grade Level: 9-12
Hosted by: Leigh Nataro
Watch the full presentation at: https://www.bigmarker.com/GlobalMathDept/Creating-a-Thinking-Classroom-From-the-VNPS-and-VRG-to-the-Lessons-to-the-Aha-Moments
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