This interactive session will focus on supporting students to make sense of problems, model with mathematics, and justify and explain their reasoning across math content standards. Participants will explore strategies, tools, and resources that promote reasoning and problem solving and prepare students for rigorous, standardized assessments like the ACT Aspire. Strategies to support all students including Gifted and Talented, Special Education, and English Learners will be included. The session is open to all 6-8 math educators.
TESS components addressed: 3A, 3B, 3C.