Learning Opportunities

Wide differences in achievement appear to be natural in mathematics: by the time students enter high school, many will have fallen behind or developed negative attitudes about math. But new research in cognitive science suggests that math should be the most accessible subject for every brain and that math may also be the most important subject for success at school. (For example, longitudinal studies suggest that math is a stronger predictor of academic success than reading.) In this webinar John Mighton will explain how teachers can use evidence-based methods of instruction to help all students realize their remarkable potential in math. Participants will learn about JUMP Math’s innovative “structured inquiry” approach-- featured in Scientific American Mind-- that uses rigorously scaffolded lessons to close gaps in students’ prior knowledge while motivating whole classes to reach new levels of achievement in problem solving.

Target Audience

Math Teachers, Administrators, Instructional coaches