Winter Webinar Series

From Great Teachers to Great Coaches

with Mary Mitchell and Dr. Sue Chapman

In this webinar, we’ll discuss the qualities of a great coach. Let’s talk about how we prepare great teachers to effective coaches. We’ll look at some of the qualities of a great coach and a process for developing their expertise as they work with teachers.

Turning Teaching Upside-Down to Help Students Develop Mathematical Practices

with Dr. Cathy Seeley

What if we start a lesson with a good problem before we show students how to solve it? Let’s take a look at turning our teaching upside down, starting with a rich task and using NCTM’s Effective Teaching Practices to create classrooms rich in student thinking and discussion that leads to learning.

Dr. Seeley’s Messages:

Faster Isn’t Smarter

Message 2

Message 17

Smarter Than We Think

Message 1 

Message 12

Growing a Child's Mind without Losing Yours

with Dr. Carrie Cutler and Amy Mayfield

In this webinar, we’ll talk about how parents can help develop positive math mindsets and how you can support them!

Phenomenon-Based Learning

with Lisa Bush and Dr. Sarah Brewer

Take part in learning experiences that introduce and explore the practice of phenomenon-based learning. Learn how to engage and challenge student concept development in this webinar.

Supporting Students who Struggle with Math

with Nikki Lalonde and Jennifer Lenhardt

In this webinar, participants will hear focus on understanding and supporting children who struggle with mathematics. The struggles that children encounter may be the result of cognitive learning challenges, background and experience, or previous instruction. Examine and determine strategies to use for your students who struggle with mathematics.

Handout: Using Questioning Guides

Making Sense of Math: Reasoning and Discourse

with Dr. Matt Larson and Jennifer Lenhardt

Mathematically proficient students make sense of problems, reason abstractly and quantitatively, and are able to explain and justify mathematical ideas and arguments with precise mathematical language. During this webinar, participants will focus on strategies to engage students in mathematical reasoning and discussions to communicate their reasoning.

Handout: Good Tasks and Types of Questions

Strategies for Supporting Fraction Sense

with Brenda Konicke and Dr. Monica Kendall

In this webinar, you’ll build understanding of fractions as numbers and connections between whole number knowledge and fraction knowledge.

Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning

with Dr. Sarah Brewer and Lisa Bush

In this webinar, you’ll explore Claims-Evidence-Reasoning-Rebuttal process and how it ties into the Three Dimensions of Learning. Take part in several interactive activities to deepen student understanding in multiple curricular areas.

Math Workshop

with Jennifer Lempp

Learn WHY Math Workshop is a valuable model for instruction and HOW to establish routines and procedures that help get differentiated guided groups and learning stations up and running. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the different structures within Math Workshop and be able to see how it all fits into your K-5 classroom.

Problem-Solving: Developing Disposition, Competence, and Confidence

with Jon Piriano and Nicole Bridge

Both task selection and lesson facilitation promote a positive disposition in all students toward mathematics, competence in doing mathematics, and feelings of confidence in their ability to do mathematics. In this webinar, participants experience firsthand an example of a task that is rigorous yet accessible to all students.

Previous Webinars

The webinars that follow have already taken place

Make Math Class Work for All Students

with Dr. Matt Larson and Jennifer Lenhardt

In order to improve the mathematics learning of students and simultaneously close learning differentials, we must overcome the obstacles that have traditionally stood in the way of mathematics working for each and every student. Examine six principles of effective mathematics programs and look at action steps necessary to overcome these obstacles.

Supporting English Learners in Math

with Rusty Bresser and Meghan Toshner

English learners face unique language challenges that affect their ability to actively engage in and make sense of mathematics. By planning and implementing language-rich lessons, all students, especially those learning English as a second language can overcome the challenges they face in math class. Hear the current research and explore effective strategies for facilitating understanding and the use the language in mathematics.

Setting Goals for Your Math Classroom

with Mary Mitchell and Sue Chapman

Learn how to maximize student learning while strengthening your instructional craft using our Instructional Practices Inventory, a goalsetting tool that is based on the belief that ALL students are capable of learning high-level mathematics. Take action on your mathematical teaching practices and grow your students into mathematicians.

Differentiate Instruction with Math Workshop

with Jennifer Lempp and Brenda Konicke

Learn WHY Math Workshop is a valuable model for instruction and HOW to establish routines and procedures that help get differentiated guided groups and learning stations up and running. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the different structures within Math Workshop and be able to see how it all fits into your K-5 math class.

Number Talks

with Lisa Bush and Le'Vada Gray

Number Talks offer a structured way for students to build their mental math muscles. Students develop number sense, flexible thinking, and visualization skills. Number Talks help students become fluent with calculations and support them with problem solving. Together we’ll consider how to get the most from this engaging and easy to implement practice in any classroom

The "M" in STEM

with Dr. Sarah Brewer and Nikki LaLonde

When you think of STEM education chances are you separate the M from STEM. The truth is, math education is STEM education. Teaching mathematics well is an important component of a comprehensive STEM program. Together we’ll explore the mathematics that students learn in school and the important content and thinking that can be used as tools for tackling integrative STEM problems.

STEM Round Table

facilitated by Sarah Brewer

Math Solutions has gathered four STEM experts to help you think about improving student learning in STEM education. You’ll hear many perspectives on STEM and focus on STEM in the classroom, how science education has evolved, the future of science education, and the inclusion of technology and mathematics in STEM education.