Math coaching presentations and resources.
This presentation will provide participants with an overview of the building thinking classroom (BTC) practices. The presenters will share how their experience in the schoolwide math lab changed the way they thought about mathematics instruction. We will highlight changes that the k-2 teachers made to their delivery of math instruction and the physical classroom space.
Learn how a school committed to putting research into action to create a math lab focused on promoting thinking using the book, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, The work was anchored around the topics in the first four chapters. The experiences in the lab carried into choices teachers made in their classrooms to promote student thinking.
Participants will learn how visualization can transform students' conceptual understanding of fractions. Learn ways to guide students to visualize fractions as more than just their notations and how to use these visualizations to overcome common fraction misconceptions in areas such as reasoning, number lines, equivalencies, and comparing.
Fact fluency should be a goal for all elementary students. The presenters will focus on fluency as defined by flexibility, accuracy, and automaticity. In this workshop, participants will explore various strategies and the application of properties of multiplication to lead students toward mastery of the multiplication facts.
Word problems are tricky for many students. Learn how to leverage a problem solving routines to build students’ understanding of word problems without relying on key words. We will focus on sense making and student metacognition.
Does your classroom support a community of mathematicians? Building a math-rich, student-centered environment should be the goal of all elementary math classrooms. When students are the center of instruction, they are active, engaged, and full of excitement. Join the journey to learning about creating a classroom where student efficacy is the foundation of your math instruction.
This presentation is a case study in using Dr. Nicki Newton’s math running records to determine the addition fluency of a class of second grade students. A shared definition for math fact fluency allows teachers to advance students more quickly. This definition focuses on a balance of strategies, flexibility, accuracy, and efficiency. The math running record is a tool used to determine a student’s fact fluency. Once given, the results are analyzed, students are grouped, and next steps are determined.
Counting collections and choral counting are two routines used to build number sense while encouraging active student engagement. Choral counting establishes number fluency and patterns, while counting collections deepen understanding through hands-on exploration. We will discuss the benefits of each routine, watch videos, and provide tips for organizing materials.
I believe that a strong connection between home and school is essential for children’s success in mathematics. I recognize the invaluable role that parents play in supporting their children's learning journey. These newsletters serve to foster a collaborative partnership between home and school. My goal is to provide parents with insights, resources, and practical tips to help support mathematical development at home.