Math Boosters
Big and Little Ideas to Promote Deeper
Understanding of Math
One
Day Math
Seminar Presented by
Dr. Judith Hillen
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Fee for the Workshop is USA $179 per person, Groups Rate (3 or more) $169.00.
Lunch is included.
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Learning has nothing to do with what the
teacher covers, and everything to do with what the student understands.
The fundamental goal of this workshop is to examine big and little
ideas that foster a deeper understanding of a variety of math concepts,
relationships and procedures.
This workshop targets areas of
mathematics for students in grades two through six. Teachers will
participate in hands-on experiences in six different content areas.
Practice Rounds examine multiple ways to provide playful, intelligent
practice of basic skills at many proficiency levels. Because the concepts
of division is frequency troublesome, attention is directed to connecting
understanding of the idea of fair shares and the procedures in the
algorithm. Four models demonstrate how fractions and decimals share common
ground. A Four-in-One Rule invites participants to explore one measurement
tool with multiple units for diversity in measurement.
A playful look at Geometry is explored
through puzzles, games and property clues for quadrilaterals. Math
Intrigue looks at problem solving contexts, interesting questions, and
strategies for solutions. Join Judith and other educators for a day of
shared commitment to advancing our professional growth and collaboration.
What You Will Experience:
- How to simplify and strengthen areas of potential
weakness in elementary mathematics
- How to teach for conceptual and procedural
understanding using models and manipulatives
- How to extend recall of basic facts through playful
intelligent practice called Practice Rounds
- How to create and design your own classroom Practice
Rounds
- How to focus the learning environment around learning
goals and state or local math content standards
- How to integrate and enhance mathematical relationships
with everyday ideas
- How to use math journals for meaningful communication
of ideas about learning
- How to foster curiosity and inspire perseverance
- How to have fun with math and facilitate confident
successful learners
- How to illuminate what students know and understand
through open-ended questions and experiences
Program:
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Registration/Coffee
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Practice Rounds for the Basics
Experience the benefits of playful, intelligent practice versus drill for
the retention of basic number facts.
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Keeping a Math Journal
Increase communication between students, teachers and family.
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Whole Number Operations: Division
as an area of weakness
Use base-ten models to build conceptual understanding and procedural
connections to traditional algorithms and problem solving.
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Fractions and Decimals
Use three models to explore connections between fractions, decimals,
measurement, estimation, problem solving and data display.
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. LUNCH
12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Puzzles Geometric Properties and
Play
Use the language of geometry in a playful and puzzling context to describe
and understand properties of geometric shapes.
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Math Intrigue: Mental Pauses and
Pencil Pushers
Ask interesting questions and pose stimulation situations that invite
students to engage in problem solving.
2:45 p.m. Adjourn
Who Should Attend?
All 2-6 Classroom Teachers, Resource
Specialists, Curriculum Co-ordinators and Administrators 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 service charge.
This Seminar Includes:
•Morning Coffee, Pastries and Lunch
•Door Prizes
•Extensive Resource Handbook
University Credit:
½ unit of credit (One Day Seminar) 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 re-certification requirements.
What To Bring:
Participants should bring: Scissors, small stapler, ruler and colored pencils.
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