| 1. | Developing Discourse: Getting Kids to Talk in the Math and Science Classroom |
Talk is an important and integral part of learning in math and science. Participants in this course will learn techniques to encourage talk and discourse in the math and science classroom and will also build their skills around effective questioning and facilitating classroom discussion. |
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| 2. | Don't Wait: Getting Students Ready to Meet Grad Requirements in Math & Science |
Participants will learn about the graduation requirements in math and science. They will become familiar with the details of the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) and will be given strategies to help prepare their students to meet standard. |
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| 3. | Managing Science Materials and Math Manipulatives |
Learn strategies for effective management of science materials and math manipulatives with students in the elementary classroom. |
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| 4. | Origo: Developing Geometric Thought |
Join us for this workshop in which we will examine the components of geometric thinking and its use in developing meaningful geometric experiences for students. Experience activities that will make geometry a fun and interactive component of the mathematics curriculum. Resources that provide a fresh ... |
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| 5. | Origo: Developing the Fundamentals of Problem Solving |
Good problem solvers have more than just a range of efficient strategies that they can choose and use. They also have deep understanding of key concepts and are proficient in skills of mathematics. This workshop will examine what it means to have deep understanding by specifically exploring multiplic ... |
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| 6. | Powerful Formative Assessment in Math & Science: Follow-Up Sessions |
This series of three sessions provides follow-up to the introductory Powerful Formative Assessments in Math and Science class. Participants will examine their use of formative assessment in math and science classrooms, and they will deepen their understanding of learning progressions, effectiv ... |
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| 7. | Powerful Formative Assessment in Math & Science: Follow-Up Sessions |
This series of three sessions provides follow-up to the introductory Powerful Formative Assessments in Math and Science class. Participants will examine their use of formative assessment in math and science classrooms, and they will deepen their understanding of learning progressions, effectiv ... |
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| 8. | Powerful Formative Assessment in Math and Science |
An introduction to the characteristics of powerful formative assessment in math and science. Participants will be given tools to design and implement a formative assessment system in math and science classrooms. Separate follow-up sessions will focus on implementation and effective feedback. While ... |
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| 9. | Teacher Leadership Academy: Supporting Math, Science, and Literacy |
Coaches and other teacher leaders working in school districts will strengthen their skills as leaders and facilitators and will deepen their understanding of effective instructional practice. |
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| 10. | TOSA Orientation |
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the NWESD Math & Science Collaborative Inquiry Project and the roles and learning opportunities within it. In particular, they will understand the rationale for and characteristics of effective collaborative groups and practice one collaborative ... |
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