Problem solving is at the heart of mathematical competence. A big question confronting educators is how can we develop students’ problem-solving strategies and habits of mind if the tasks we are using are not designed to promote deep mathematical thinking and do not offer students opportunities to develop their capacity to communicate both orally and in writing.
In these sessions, we will be exploring the role of rich tasks in developing students’ mathematical thinking. Examples will be used to help teachers be able to identify thinking tasks (the difference between a real problem and a trivial exercise). We will examine ways to tweak existing tasks to make them mathematical richer. We will also consider specific teaching tools that can ensure all students are supported and challenged. Video & transcripts and examples of student work samples will be used to highlight how to assess student thinking and facilitate discussions to maximize learning.
All sessions will be facilitated by Antonia (Toni) Cameron. Each session will be recorded and can be viewed asynchronously by educators who are unable to attend the live sessions. Follow-up on-site coaching is also available to interested educators. This coaching can be crafted to meet a school’s needs. Coaching sessions can be virtual or on-site and can be designed as one-on-one, grade-level, or cross-grade learning experiences.
- Dates: Wednesday 10/16 & Wednesday 11/20
- Time: Virtual 3:00 – 3:45 PM EST
- Attend LIVE or watch recording
Session 1: What are rich tasks?
Session 2: How do we implement rich tasks in our classrooms?
$275 (Shop DoE) or $300
PARTICIPANTS WILL EXPLORE:
- how to identify a rich task.
- student writing samples to help them understand the mathematical ideas embedded in the solutions and understand where those solutions fit in a learning trajectory of mathematical ideas.
- specific tools that can be used to structure whole-group discussions that ensure that every child is being supported and challenged.
PARTICIPANTS WILL LEAVE WITH:
- a deeper understanding of what constitutes a rich task.
- a working knowledge of landmark problem-solving strategies and critical habits of mind that ensure student success.
- specific tools for supporting student learning and improving their capacity to communicate their mathematical ideas orally and in writing.
AUDIENCE:
This webinar series is open to all teachers who are interested in learning how to identify and implement rich tasks in their classrooms.
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