If we want our students to think like mathematicians and develop the problem-solving skills that will serve them in any field of work, then we must help them develop their math practices. The math practice standards are not “something else” to teach a lesson about, but instead, a roadmap for how we can design instruction. These sessions are aimed at math teachers and will introduce a variety of instructional approaches that are highly engaging for students while also embedding the math practices. The instructional techniques presented over the course of three, hour-long sessions will be applicable for upper elementary, middle school, and high school classrooms. We will also discuss strategies for differentiation. 

 

In each session, participants will:

• Complete an example instructional activity to experience it from the student perspective

• Discuss how the practice standards are embedded in the instruction

• Explore ways to differentiate the instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and incorporate student choice

 

Each standalone session will focus on a different instructional approach. Register for one, two, or all three sessions!

 

Session 1: Math Lab (Inquiry-Based Instruction) on March 27

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Session 2: Problem of the Day (Discourse-Based Instruction) on April 24

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Session 3: Multi-Day Project (Project-Based Instruction) on May 22

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