Expand Your Toolkit:Teacher Strategies for Deeper Math

Learning

Courtney Foreman, Professional Development Specialist

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Implement tasks that promote reasoning and problem-

solving

Use and connect mathematical representations

Build procedural fluency from conceptual

understanding

Strategies for Deeper Math Learning

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Deeper Learning Competencies

defined by The Hewlett Foundation

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Digital Learning

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Blended Learning

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Integration of Technology in the ClassroomSupporting your students in problem solving and critical thinking is essential to building a classroom that focuses on Deeper Learning.

Strategy:

Empower Students to Design Their Own Solutions 

* pose question to the whole class

* gather formative assessment information

* openly conduct justifications

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Let’s Try ! As you work on your own, consider:

What mathematical ideas and strategies are you using?

How might a student approach this problem?

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Strategy: Empower Students to Design SolutionsSupporting your students in problem solving and critical thinking

Formative Assessment Pathways

1. ACTIVATE students as resources for one another2. ENGINEER classroom discussions and questions3. PROVIDE feedback to move learners forward

Student Task:Work with your table groups to create a posterMake sure your poster clearly illustrates your group’s thinking.Please be prepared to discuss your group’s poster and thinking with the entire group.

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Planning considerations:

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Task that promotes “doing” mathematics

For more info, see the characteristics of mathematical tasks at “Levels of Cognitive Demand” from Smith and Stein

https://www.youcubed.org/grade/low-floor-high-ceiling/Visit for archived low floor high ceiling tasks by grade level

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Anticipating student responses Anticipated likely solution paths and

student misconceptions: Prepared questions to:

Support students with misconceptions

Advance student thinking

Produce “student work” in advance containing errors and solution paths

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One Key Shiftfrom Answer Finders to Doers of Mathematics

Doing Mathematics

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Finding the Answer

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Strategy:  Use Prior Knowledge to Tackle Unfamiliar Tasks

Use concrete mathematical representations Make Connections Deepen Understanding “Floating Capacity”

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Self-Directed Learning: students set goals, monitor progress, and reflect on their own strengths and areas of improvement.

Strategy: Put Each Student in the Driver's Seat

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Reflection:

What captured my attention?

What is important for me tomorrow?Next week? Next school year?

If I had to pick a word or phrase from today what would it be?

Questions?

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