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When students engage in mathematical discourse, teachers are provided an opportunity to listen and learn more about the math they understand. Students also learn to analyze differences between strategies and justify the ones they agree with. This session will highlight why these are important aspects of communication in mathematics, and demonstrate how these strategies can […]
This lesson introduces students to the concept of surface area. They use what they learned about area of rectangles to find the surface area of prisms with rectangular faces. Students begin exploring surface area in concrete terms, by estimating and then calculating the number of square sticky notes it would take to cover a filing […]
We will dig deep into how student thinking and understanding plays a direct role in teacher planning and instruction. Resources and strategies for classroom discourse, rich math tasks, and purposeful planning will be shared.
This workshop provides instructional routines for teachers interested in implementing a problem-based math curriculum in their classrooms. You will experience four key aspects of an effective math lesson: warm-up, instructional activities, lesson synthesis, and cool-down. In addition, participates will explore strategies and techniques to effectively learn and teach important mathematics concepts. Math is not a […]
In this session, we will discuss how we can engage students by showing them we care about them as individuals and not just as a test score. I will share a few examples of students who have improved their performance in school when a teacher takes a vested interest in them as a person. When […]
Monday, June 24: ADI 101: Introduction to Argument-Driven Inquiry in High School Biology – 6 hrs This workshop is an introduction to the Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) instructional model. Participants will first learn about the limitations of typical laboratory instruction and why ADI can help all high school students develop the knowledge and skills they need to be […]
Good AP Physics 2 PD is HARD to find, right??? Here's an amazing opportunity.... THIS IS AN ONLINE ZOOM EVENT. YOU CAN PARTICIPATE AT YOUR COMPUTER LIVE WITH PRESENTER OR YOU CAN ACCESS RECORDING AND WATCH AT YOUR CONVENIENCE On Monday, June 24th, 9am-noon, Chris Bruhn will be sharing his entire set of APSI Physics […]
Youth Maker Mondays are an opportunity for makers ages 8-15 to learn about UCA's Makerspace and complete challenging projects using our state-of-the-art equipment. Each unique maker class offers students the opportunity to practice math, science, design, and engineering skills in a fun and hands-on environment. UCA Makerspace staff will guide students through specific software for […]