Learning Opportunities

What are the most important aspects for teaching content-intensive mathematics at the elementary level? Kim Sutton will share her motivating style of practical ideas that are meaningful and effective. She will share her insight to the right “math tools” that are a crucial part of the mathematics curriculum to reinforce problem solving and empower students. This session is an exciting hands-on workshop where you will build, use and understand amazing strategies that will greatly improve your mathematical teaching.

You will come away with helpful and motivating ideas for every area of the math content: number sense; algebra and functions; measurements and geometry; data analysis and probability; and mathematical reasoning.

Kim will focus on building correct math language through teaching experiences with the tools of mathematics. Literature links, songs and dances will be used to motivate students to learn intense math content. You will construct many tools like angle makers, circle sizers, mirrors, number chat cards, place value pockets and math dictionaries. These materials include simple instructions for assembling in the classroom by the students.

Throughout the day, Kim will share management strategies for the successful mathematics classroom. You will come away with new respect and understanding of the tools that are meaningful for students. Come and enjoy a truly wonderful mathematical experience!!

What You Will Learn:

• How to construct and use effective “math tools” to greatly improve your teaching.
• Fun games and strategies that help students learn the important content of mathematics.
• Using children’s literature as a critical element for teaching mathematics.
• Important management tips to make these “math tools” efficient and effective.
• Using a “teacher tool kit” and “student tool kit” that builds mathematical understanding and personal responsibility.
• Amazing songs and dances that make math come alive!
• Empowering students with math dictionaries that teach correct math language.
• Great “visual tools” that support continual learning in your classroom.
• Build and use “math books” for repeated experiences of basic math facts.

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to be thrilled, challenged and energized!

Target Audience

Grades K-6 Teachers and Administrators