DYCD OSY Series: Common Core Math Instruction: How to Break the Habit of Teaching Only Procedural Mathematics

How to Break the Habit of Teaching Only Procedural Mathematics

December 3, 2014

930am-1230pm

Participants will learn how to develop students who are mathematically proficient by introducing mathematical concepts prior to procedures. Additionally, participants will learn techniques for moving away from teaching procedures first to teaching a blend of concepts, procedures, and applications.

Using Smartphones and Tablets in the Math Classroom

December 12, 2014

1pm-4pm

Have you ever wondered how to productively use iPads, iPods, or smartphones in a mathematics lesson? In this workshop, we will explore the educational benefits of incorporating technology with the Common Core State Standards for mathematics, with particular attention to CCSS Math Practice 5: “Use appropriate tools strategically.”

Shifting from Worksheets to Meaningful Tasks

December 17, 2014

930am-1230pm

With the new assessments and standards come shifts in instruction. Perhaps one of the most exciting, but also one of the most challenging, is moving toward providing meaningful and engaging tasks that allow students to make connections and expand their understanding of concepts and pro­cedures. In this workshop, participants will learn to make this shift, discovering how to turn an ordinary worksheet into a meaningful, rigorous task.