Supporting special education students in the mathematics classroom requires strategies that address diverse learning needs while fostering a positive, growth-oriented environment. This session will provide educators with evidence-based approaches to help students with disabilities build confidence and achieve success in mathematics. Educators will gain practical techniques to unlock the mathematical potential of their special education students, ensuring they have equitable opportunities to succeed and thrive in their learning journey. This session is perfect for teachers, special education coordinators, and instructional specialists seeking to enhance their practices and create more inclusive mathematics classrooms.
This interactive workshop is tailored for current and future math educators keen on exploring and demonstrating the creative aspects of the mathematical modeling process to students. Participants will delve into building scale models using diverse found objects in small groups, aligning with the 2016 Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Mathematical Modeling Education (GAIMME). Drawing from the facilitator's experience, the workshop guides attendees through each modeling stage, incorporating hands-on learning. The innovative approach reimagines scale models to exemplify mathematical modeling, offering adaptability across educational settings, from K-12 classrooms to teacher education. Multimedia facilities and crafting materials will be provided.
I will share which demonstrations I have integrated into my math classroom, allowing the participants to see some in action. I will provide the accompanying worksheets and which standards and units I used them in. Then I will spend some time talking about funding sources I used to buy class sets and demos.
