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Stories present a rich medium through which children can explore the Big Ideas of Math. They are particularly powerful when linked to a continuum of learning that reflects the way in which children develop mathematical concepts. This session will explore how primary educators can select stories and associated activities that engage children at just the right level, allowing them to consolidate mathematical concepts already learned and move forward with new understanding. It will present ideas on how stories can engage children in a wide range of mathematical ideas, thinking and activity, in a variety of real-world and imaginary contexts.
"For over 35 years, Gerry has been a classroom teacher, school and district leader, and tireless advocate for professional learning support. A leader in K-12 Mathematics education, Assessment, and Instructional Design initiatives, Gerry loves working with teachers to make success... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
S107299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB
Built around the K-9 Learning Progression developed at the U of A by Dr Lynne McGarvey, Pearson's Mathology is a one-stop, integrated resource that aims to transform the way students approach and engage with math, fostering a deeper appreciation and mastery of key concepts.
If you're tired of using restrictive resources that don't fit you or your class, or weary of spending your time searching online for those mix-and-match ideas, materials, and tools, join Gerry for a conversation about how Mathology's editable and adaptable instructional materials, planning and assessment tools, and pedagogical supports can simplify resource choices for today's Middle-School Teachers and Learners.
"For over 35 years, Gerry has been a classroom teacher, school and district leader, and tireless advocate for professional learning support. A leader in K-12 Mathematics education, Assessment, and Instructional Design initiatives, Gerry loves working with teachers to make success... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
S107299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB
In this session, we will actively discuss and collaborate on the reasons, methods, timing, and advantages and disadvantages of using integer tiles and manipulatives for teaching in elementary and junior high settings.
Are you wondering how to bring joy and engagement into the elementary math classroom? This session will provide research-based, engaging and easy to implement numeracy structures aligned to the new Alberta mathematics curriculum. We will speak about our journeys in how we structure our math blocks to include number talks, Guided Math Stations, rich math tasks, math manipulatives, spiralized review of concepts and triangulated assessment data. The presenters will speak about how we have implemented these structures in various Grade 2-Grade 6 classrooms.
Michael Tschritter is an elementary school teacher in Medicine Hat Public School Division with a wide range of teaching experiences in diverse classrooms. He enjoys inspiring students to reach their full potential through planning engaging learning activities and collaborating with... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
S107299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB
In this session, we will actively discuss and collaborate on the reasons, methods, timing, and advantages and disadvantages of using algebra tiles and manipulatives for teaching in junior and senior high settings.
This presentation looks at our role as math instructors, especially reflecting on our mindset as we work with students to develop their math understanding. Mindset, teaching strategies, the importance of clarity, etc., are critical in helping our students understand. Participants must be able to share their own personal experiences and ideas in breakout groups and reflect on their own practice as they proceed through the session.
In this session, we hope to give time to share and explore everything Mathology related. Please bring a laptop or any other materials you think would be helpful to work on developing slideshows and other resources or having time to prep for future lessons. We hope you will join us and feel a little more accomplished and confident in teaching your next Mathology lesson!
Do you want to shake things up in your math class? Try something new? Get some exciting ideas you can use next week? Come hang out at this interactive session that will give you a taste of cool routines and structures to shake things up. You will explore mini guided math stations, thinking routines, choral counting, number talks and counting collections.
