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A Balanced Approach to Mathematics Instruction (Elementary Grades K-6)
This workshop will demonstrate how teachers can provide a balance between the 5 essential areas of mathematics instruction. Each area is based on Academic Standards for Mathematics and examples in each area of instruction will be given at a variety of grade levels, both lower and upper elementary. Participants will be shown how to modify current instructional practices to incorporate the 5 essential areas of mathematics instruction. All areas of the Academic Standards for Mathematics will be addressed, along with principles from the NCTM Standards 2000 document.
A.I.M High for Student Success with Algebra in Motion (Strategies for Teaching Algebra in Grades 6-9)
Are you concerned that your students won't be ready for Algebra I in 9th grade? This is a common concern of mathematics educators today. In this workshop participants will learn ways to make algebra, which can be an abstract concept, more concrete and relevant to their students. Participants will be provided with activities that utilize real-world applications to assist your students in the development of mastering the algebra standards and algorithms. Activities include TI-83 Graphing Calculators and Motion Detectors, NCTM Algebra Standards Navigator Series Lessons, Curriculum Frameworks Activities Grades 6-9, Algebra Manipulatives, Discovery and Application activities.