In this 3-day intensive, educators will deepen their own content knowledge in relation to fractions. Sessions are designed to develop participants’ understanding of critical learning trajectories and the mathematical big ideas and strategies which comprise them. Special attention will be given to common teaching ‘pitfalls’ when it comes to teaching fractions, as well as ways in which we can shift our instruction in order to promote a more robust understanding of fractions.
Session 1: November 14, 2023
Session 2: November 28, 2023
Session 3: December 12, 2023
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CTLE: 24 credits for all 3 days
PARTICIPANTS WILL EXPLORE:
- mathematics as adult learners in order to deepen their understanding of what it means to ‘do’ mathematics.
- video case studies and transcripts that help ‘theory’ come to life.
- a range of rich tasks that can be used to support students’ development of big ideas and strategies.
- the role of models and learn how the NEW Virtual Bead String can be used as a tool to highlight students’ thinking.
AUDIENCE:
Grades 2-4 Educators (new teachers, special education teachers, coaches/ teachers new to the grade level/ band, and teachers seeking a content “refresher”). Participants will leave each day with follow up assignments/activities designed to give them an opportunity to solidify their learning through additional reading, reflection, and opportunities for real life, in-classroom applications.
PARTICIPANTS WILL LEAVE WITH:
- a deeper understanding of the mathematical big ideas, strategies, and models in fractions.
- several assessment tools and rich tasks to use with students.
- 1-year access to the Fundamentals Series: Early Fractions. This 6-webinar Learning On-Demand series allows participants to review and/or extend their learning at their own pace. This includes access to view and download all six 10-15 minute Fraction BURST routines.