Word Problems…No Problem!

We’ve done the research and want to help you put it into practice with your students. From word problem fun on the first day of school to collaborative projects to end the year and everything in between, leave this training with a wealth of ideas that will spark even more ideas as you work with your students. The first part of this session will involve hands-on activities that help students see the math and reinforce the concepts of the four basic operations. We will explore single-step and multi-step problems involving whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. A portion of this training is held in a computer lab and will give participants a chance to explore internet resources that support our session objective.

Menu Math Activity

We create and share resources to help teachers plan learning experiences that engage students in modeling, solving, and creating word problems.

Menu Math Project–Menu (PDF)
Menu Math Project–Original Word Problems (Word)
Menu Math Project–Matching Slideshow (PowerPoint)

Math Clicks!: Using Internet tools & Games to Build Understanding

This workshop–a guided tour around the Internet designed for 1 or 2 grade levels– is held in a computer lab. Participants will explore interactive tools that support our state objectives and make math come to life for students. As participants enjoy their Interactive Math Journey, the tour guide will point out suggested activities for:
• Facilitating Small Group or Guided Math Stations
• Introducing New Concepts During Whole Group Instruction
• Conducting Your Own Guided Tours in a Computer Lab or with Laptops in your Classroom
• Creating Effective Family-Friendly Homework Assignments
• Documenting what Students Accomplish As They Use the Interactive Sites

TEChNOLOGY & MANIPULATIVES

Attend this hands-on session to dive into the newly adopted Virginia Standard using manipulatives and our customized Teacher-led slideshows. Our slideshows provide an organized format for your math lessons and give you more freedom to circulate your classroom, pose thought-provoking questions, and monitor your students as they demonstrate their understanding. During this workshop, lessons are demonstrated to show how easy it is to infuse reasoning, representations, communication, and connections. All slideshows used in the session are web-based and will be available after the session for use in your classroom