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The Art of Smart
Greg Tang
Fee for the workshop is $199 (U.S.) / Groups of 3 or more is $189 (U.S.) per person. Lunch is included.
- Atlanta, GA ~ January 29, 2010 ~ Site Information
- Cleveland, IL ~ March 4, 2010 ~ Site Information
- Columbus, OH ~ March 5, 2010 ~ Site Information
- Indianapolis, IN ~ March 11, 2010 ~ Site Information
- Baltimore, MD ~ April 7, 2010 ~ CANCELED
Do you want your students to be fluent with their basic math facts and also have a true understanding of the algorithms they are using? Do you want them to be clever, creative problem-solvers who will be ready for higher math when they’re older? Well what if it turns out that our current approach to teaching math will never get them there? Would you change the way you teach?
Despite the fact that we’ve spent millions on new books, new programs, and countless hours of professional development, our kids are still struggling in math. In this groundbreaking workshop for elementary school teachers (grades 2-6), Greg Tang presents a new paradigm for teaching math that turns conventional wisdom on its ear.
He’ll show you why so many widely used teaching methods are actually hurting kids rather than helping them, and how a few important changes to your practice will help students develop the critical thinking skills they need. You’re guaranteed to come away with a better understanding of what makes kids good in math, and most importantly, you’ll gain new perspectives on what it means to be smart and how you can make your students smarter.
Program Highlights:
- Fluency Framework
Partials plus traditional algorithms, guided investigations, blueprint for strategies, efficient assessment, algebraic teaching - Critical Contrasts
Counting vs adding, skills vs strategies, partials vs place value, facts vs factors, abstract vs concrete, algebraic vs non-algebraic - Troublesome Topics
Regrouping algorithms, subtracting across zeroes, long division, distributive property, multiplying decimals, dividing fractions - Power of Place Value
Base arithmetic, color/shape value, cross-curriculum connections, fractions/decimals, time/money, measurement, algebra - Assessing Appropriateness
Math journals, mad minutes, children’s literature, math songs, number lines, fact families/triangles, finger tricks, showing work
What You Will Learn:
- Teach young kids to think abstractly rather than concretely
- Develop computational fluency without sacrificing true understanding
- Encourage algebraic thinking by connecting concepts and strategies
- Combine the best of both traditional and progressive math programs
- Teach kids to be good in math and more importantly, to be smart!
Who Should Attend?
All K-6 Classroom Teachers, Elementary Math Teachers, Resource Specialists and Curriculum Co-ordinators should attend.
Cancellations/Substitutions:
Substitutions may be made at any time. All cancellations received the day of the seminar or afterwards are subject to a $15.00 service charge.
This Seminar Includes:
- Door Prizes
- Resource Handbook
University Credit:
½ unit of credit from Humboldt State University is available for an additional charge. These credential/ licensure courses offered are designed primarily for elective or professional development purposes. Clock hours may also be available - please check at the workshop. Verification of hours of participation will be provided for continuing education or recertification.
How To Register:
Call (800) 841-5193 ~ Or Use Our Online Registration Form: Either Mail, Fax, or Use Your Credit Card on Our Secure Server. MasterCard and Visa Accepted (US funds only).
