Are you tired of hearing, "I forgot the next step"? It’s time to move beyond the "Trap of Algorithms" and unlock the natural mathematical reasoning every student possesses. Join your fellow Arkansas math leaders and teachers this summer for an interactive book study on Developing Mathematical Reasoning - Avoiding the Trap of Algorithms by Pamela Harris.
We’ll dive deep into a hierarchy of reasoning that transforms "math class" into a space of discovery. You’ll walk away with:
Practical models you can use on Day 1 this fall.
Strategies to bridge the gap from basic counting to complex functional reasoning.
A community of peers dedicated to the idea that everyone can math.
Let’s spend the summer reframing what it means to be "good at math."
June 1 - Zoom
Introductions, Norms, and Google Classroom Course Outline
June 15 - Zoom
Debrief Chapters 1 and 2
July 6 - Zoom
Debrief Chapters 3, 4, & 5
July 20 - Zoom
Debrief Chapters 6 and 7
Tier 1