Children’s Literature and Smart Math Strategies to Teach Mathematical Content Presented by Kim Sutton to the Previous Page

(U.S.) Fee for the workshop is $149 per person.
Group of 3 or more is $139 per person.
Lunch is included.

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About the Seminar:
“Children’s Literature and Smart Math Strategies to Teach Mathematical Content” is a course for K-5 teachers. This course gives elementary teachers powerful math content instruction with integrated literature that will effectively improve students’ understanding and performance in a standards-based math classroom.

This “new” class addresses the NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Principles and Standards for School Mathematics using powerful brain-based research to teach mathematical content in five emphasis areas—-Smart Strategies for Number Sense, Math Humor and Motivation, Math with Money, Transformational and Three-Dimensional Geometry, and Probability and Data Analysis.

Kim models strategies using selected literature titles for real world connections. An extensive bibliography of children’s literature will be included. Teachers will experience Kim Sutton’s motivational approach for utilizing “smart strategies” to move students from counting into meaningful computation done without labor or hardship! Some of the smart strategies include doubling numbers, shortcuts for computation, and the power of multiples.

Kim will bring new ideas for using a monthly riddle board in the classroom, along with inspirational ideas that bring new life into your classroom. Participants will work with “hands on” ideas for transformational geometry and the study of three-dimensional objects.

Throughout this intensive workshop, teachers will gain knowledge about the importance of activities that engage students in intensive data analysis opportunity. New ideas that include games, songs, literature, and “hands on” activities will be included in this workshop-making your mathematics classroom a happening place for learning!

About the Speaker:
Kim Sutton is a fabulous presenter, who has taught thousands of teachers the joy and excitement of “hands-on” math. Kim’s teaching experience includes over 18 years of classroom teaching, regional math specialist, and university instructor. Kim has worked with over 100 districts nationally and internationally as a staff development consultant. A former Associate Director of Project AIMS, Kim has a Master’s degree in Mathematics Education. She was the keynote speaker for Northwest Conference, Math Camp 2000, and Kansas State Math Conference. Kim has written many articles about pattern blocks and classroom management, and is the author of MATH ENGINEERS, MATH FOCUS ACTIVITIES, Visual Tools, number Line Workbook, making math books with children, Powerful numbers 1-100, Place value with pizzazz, Dynamic Dice, DO the math, and math drills to thrill. Experience what others have learned—Kim Sutton is a dynamic, extraordinary educator whose enthusiasm and love for teaching are contagious! She gives you practical, easy to implement information and ideas that you will use for years. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to be thrilled, challenged, and energized!

Program:

8:00-8:30 a.m. Registration/Coffee

8:30-9:30 a.m. “Smart Strategies” to move students away from counting and on to mathematical solutions through literature

9:30-10:10 a.m. Games and activities for doubling numbers, factoring, subtraction, and mental math

10:10-10:25 a.m. Morning Break and Viewing Time

10:25-11:15 a.m. Creating a monthly riddle board in your classroom to engage students as “thinkers”; add humor and model motivation with great books that make it happen

11:15-11:45 a.m. Teaching math with money as an extension of basic facts with fun literature, songs, and games

11:45-12:45 p.m. NO HOST LUNCH

12:45-1:15 p.m. Ready to go games you will be using in your classroom tomorrow

1:15-2:10 p.m. Exploring transformational geometry and three-dimensional shapes through activities, songs and literature

2:10-3:00 p.m. Understanding data analysis through probability experiences using books and tools that students never forget

3:00 p.m. Dismissal

Who Should Attend?

All K-5 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.

What You Will Learn:

1. Participants will build stronger mathematical knowledge through five areas of emphasis—-smart strategies for number sense, math humor and motivation, math with money, transformational and three-dimensional geometry, probability and data analysis
2. Participants will learn brain-based research on effective techniques for instruction of mathematical content.
3. Participants will learn the newest titles of powerful children’s literature that model important thinking strategies.
4. Participants will experience new and “classic” management “treasures” that assist in creating a visual connection to math content in the classroom.
5. Participants will learn about specific tools for mathematical content that are constructed by elementary students through “masters” included in the course manual.
6. Participants will learn how to assist students to move
   beyond counting and become thinkers of mathematics through the “smart strategies” of computation.
7. Participants will learn why algebraic thinking and data analysis are critical to the elementary classroom.
8. Participants will learn what the guiding principles of
   elementary mathematics are and how to get these “big ideas” across to students.

This Seminar Includes:

• Morning Coffee, Pastries
• Door Prizes & Extensive 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

Meet Inservice Requirements:

Verification of hours of participation will be provided for continuing education or recertification requirements.

Important Points about our class:

This course is specifically designed with these standards:

• ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act)
• Title I & Title II: Teacher Improvement
• Scientifically based research

The course content of this class is based on research done through the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standard (NCTM), The Journal of Mathematical Research, and other sources. Our nationally known presenters are dedicated to providing the finest quality seminars, and are selected based on their expertise, experience, and extensive knowledge!

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