Using the Open Up curriculum, I've come up with a task-based instruction that gets students out of their seats, talking about the math, and experiencing concepts in a lot of different ways! Come learn how a little bit of chaos, mixed with structure and expectations, can create and foster a learning environment that will get kids talking!
This engaging hands-on workshop explores how to effectively integrate the Standards for Mathematical Practice into everyday classroom instruction across Pre-K to Elementary grade levels. By fostering productive struggle and promoting conceptual understanding, participants will learn strategies to develop critical skills such as reasoning abstractly, modeling with mathematics, and constructing viable arguments. The session highlights practical examples, including geometry and algebraic thinking activities, designed to support developmental trajectories from early learning through upper elementary. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to transform their math classrooms and inspire deep, joyful learning at every stage.
What if the moments we spend teaching math could unlock every student’s potential, no matter where they start? This session uncovers the surprising truths from The Opportunity Myth and The Iceberg Effect research studies, challenging the status quo in math instruction. Explore how intentional scaffolding, high-quality materials, and unwavering high expectations can transform learning and ensure grade-level success for all students. Leave with practical tools and strategies to turn everyday math lessons into powerful, life-changing moments. Let’s make every math moment matter!
A critical aspect of culturally responsive learning is selecting tasks that invite students to share their own ideas. In this session, we will determine what makes a task relevant and meaningful as well as use a framework to create culturally relevant tasks that allow teachers to actively respond to different student cultures, backgrounds, and ideas to drive instruction.
