This professional development focuses on a research-based,
student-focused model of instruction. Participants will learn ways to increase
students' efficiency in a manner that is consistent with their current levels
of understanding. They will learn to recognize which student-generated
strategies lay a foundation for work with more complex numbers or number
systems and learn how to encourage these strategies. In addition, participants
will be introduced to formal mathematical notation that students can use to
represent their strategies. Participants will also see how to engage students
during and after problem-solving in a manner that helps move students to more
advanced mathematical understanding for
computation and number facts. Registration
is handled through Pam Allen and building administration. Research based on Children’s Mathematics:
Cognitively Guided Instruction, 2nd Edition by Thomas P. Carpenter,
Elizabeth Fennema, Megan L. Frank, Linda Levi, and Susan Empson. To register for this session, please complete the form at this link. https://forms.gle/GCqbN486zAgbVKCh9. You need approval from your administrator to complete this registration and attend this session. If you have questions, please contact Pam Allen at pallen@wdmesc.org.