Take a first look at the 2015 MSM Digital Toolset being released on February 28, 2015. From an adaptable test training engine to award-winning, comprehensive CCSS games to a core LMS with an individualized assignment structure, spend 15 minutes to see what’s possible in math class. You don’t need this software to transform your classroom, but it does offer unprecedented teacher support.
At last year’s conference, Terry Norcross was introduced to the concept of “branding” himself as a teacher and became inspired to bring his love of bicycles and motorcycles into the classroom. He now uses hands-on experiences, working with manipulatives such as working engines (standard and metric), wheels, nuts and bolts, chains, pistons and gas tanks, to make math real to his students.
In this session, Terry will share how he developed and implemented his “branding” effort, then help you develop a plan to “brand” your classroom to increase student engagement and deepen learning. You’ll discuss logistics and considerations, get first-hand input on how to overcome potential obstacles, and discuss the successes and milestones awaiting teachers who choose to share their passions with students to highlight how math can be found, and impacts, everyday life.
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Authentic action research projects provide an opportunity for students to critically think about current issues and potential solutions. This session not only shows you how to effectively design a research project for your students but allows you to experience a project conducted by middle school students from Roots & Wings Community School . Stephanie and her students will share how they (1) created research questions, (2) crafted appropriate study design, (3) used mathematical and scientific strategies to assess and evaluate the data they collected, and (4) presented their findings with mathematical proof (aligned to CCSS).
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We all have varied levels and modes by which we receive information, but per brain-based research, our brains respond to thought stimulation via inquiry.
This session offers you an opportunity to see, hear, and feel what it is to be a student in a classroom that uses an inquiry based structure that is designed around the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice. By the end of this session, you will have developed an understanding of the role of the teacher as facilitator and how this pivotal role shift helps build a classroom of confident, mistake embracing risk-takers. You'll also have the opportunity to analyze a lesson plan and debrief about strategies modeled during the session, so that you can chase this structure and these strategies back into your classroom.
A special session specifically for Principals, Heads of School, School Directors and Assistant Principals; Math Coaches and Department Heads are also welcome!
Math achievement at a school starts with one person. You know the effect size of a teacher...consider the impact of a principal. Often our ideals for building school culture and attaining true math proficiency become secondary to arduous testing requirements and program implementations. How do we effectively change the mindsets and structures of our schools while faced with these never ending day-to-day challenges? This session is devoted to you, the principal. The one who is truly in the position to make the biggest difference, to offer leading strategies for organizational alignment and developing your school’s “inside voice” to effectively respond to external influences while achieving internal results.
