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Mathematics in the Elementary Classroom

Mathematics in the Elementary Classroom. November 4th, 2008 Westport Public Schools Professional Development Bedford Middle School. Jeanne Bowles Jeanne Lott Karen Toth Dawn Sherriff Karen Emanuelson. Cat Krahe Nancy Kovacic Karen Griffin John Bayers Anne Nesbitt.

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Mathematics in the Elementary Classroom

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  1. Mathematics in the Elementary Classroom November 4th, 2008 Westport Public Schools Professional Development Bedford Middle School

  2. Jeanne Bowles Jeanne Lott Karen Toth Dawn Sherriff Karen Emanuelson Cat Krahe Nancy Kovacic Karen Griffin John Bayers Anne Nesbitt District Math Committee

  3. “Teachers need to increase their knowledge about mathematics and pedagogy, learn from their students and colleagues, and engage in professional development and self-reflection. While many professional development activities inform teachers about mathematics or the teaching of mathematics, they may not attend to the importance of teachers learning from one another and engaging in self-reflection.” ~NSCM journal, Spring 2006 Mission Statement

  4. Today’s Agenda 8-8:30 Introduction 8:30-9:30 Workshops 9:30-9:45 Break 9:45-10:50 Grade Level Team Jigsaw 10:50-11:00 Closure

  5. Today’s Workshops • Content is intentionally interwoven • Pre/Post Assessment • Extensions • Technology • Games • Mathematics in the Kindergarten Classroom

  6. Using Pre/Post Assessments • Participants will walk away with a holistic approach to assessing student understanding including pre and post assessments, error analysis, and strengthening student discourse

  7. Incorporating Extensions • Participants will understand the need to incorporate challenges and extensions in their regular daily instruction • Participants will leave with a framework for designing and implementing several different types of extensions

  8. Incorporating Technology • Participants will learn how to use technology to develop higher level thinking skills in mathematics • Participants will also explore how technology can be used to foster communication, collaboration, and critical thinking in the mathematics classroom

  9. Incorporating Games • Participants will understand how to extend student knowledge by moving beyond a superficial game experience to a deeper level of mathematical understanding

  10. Mathematics in the Kindergarten Classroom • Participants will examine the use of assessment in the Kindergarten classroom to drive instruction • Participants will also understand how to use questioning strategies, assessment and differentiation to deepen the mathematical content of their lessons

  11. Workshop Rooms • Pre/Post Assessment Room 112 • Incorporating Games Room 122 • Incorporating Extensions Room 221 • Incorporating Technology Lab 239 • Math in Kindergarten Room 114

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