Educators

Decimals are introduced as fractions in fourth grade and as magnitudes of place value in fifth grade. How do we make strong connections between these ideas and domains? How do...

Too often, transformation work begins with quadratics or other nonlinear functions, leaving students without a strong foundation. This workshop takes a different approach by starting with linear models and using...

Though regularly used in elementary school, games are often overlooked and underutilized in middle school math. Not only do they promote student engagement, but they also provide opportunities for discourse, argumentation, in-context practice, and development of new ideas. Come join us for a fun-filled session to see the power of games for both instruction and...

Decimals are introduced as fractions in fourth grade and as magnitudes of place value in fifth grade. How do we make strong connections between these ideas and domains? How do we help students develop a robust understanding of decimals? And how do we help students learn conceptual strategies for operations with decimals? Come and explore...

Come and explore instructional routines and other strategies to promote reasoning and sense-making in middle grades mathematics. Presenters: Jennifer Dwosh, Aiyana Smith, and Rodrigo Gutiérrez Location: Hybrid: In-person at UArizona Tucson Campus. Remote via Zoom. Earn: Up to 6 hours of professional development credit for recertification. Grades 5 - 9