Global Math Department Podcast

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Mathacognition Dec 11, 2019

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Mathacognition Presented by: Adam Yankay Presented on December 3, 2019 We are more than the givers and takers of tests. “Mathacognition” is an exercise embedded in a pedagogy dedicated to developing the whole learner in your classroom. Mathacognition helps students articulate their emotional associations and goals with math class, identify helpful and impeding habits, advocate […]

Blunt Observations and Practical Strategies for Orchestrating Far More Impactful PD in Math Nov 29, 2019

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Blunt Observations and Practical Strategies for Orchestrating Far More Impactful PD in Mathematics Presented by: Steve Leinwand Presented on November 26, 2019 It is clear that what passes for professional development of teachers of math is seriously underperforming. Rarely does typical PD change teacher knowledge or classroom practice, which is why it so rarely improves […]

Women Who Count: Honoring African American Women Mathematicians Nov 29, 2019

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Women Who Count: Honoring African American Women Mathematicians Presented by: Shelly Jones Presented on November 19, 2019 Women Who Count: Honoring African American Women Mathematicians is a children’s activity book featuring the important work, accomplishments and everyday lives of African American women mathematicians, including the women from the book and movie Hidden Figures. Although the […]

Assessing for Understanding Nov 28, 2019

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Assessing for Understanding Presented by: Daniel Kauffman Presented on November 12, 2019 During this webinar, we will explore the value of assessing for understanding. We will discuss methods to shift our assessments so that students have an opportunity to showcase their understanding of concepts, not just an ability to produce answers. Additional discussion will be […]

The Era of Resource Abundance Oct 31, 2019

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The Era of Resource Abundance Presented by: Hilary Kreisberg Presented on October 29, 2019 Tired of spending hours searching for fun activities and tasks to elevate your lesson? Tired of being distracted by “imposter resources” which look pretty but don’t truly support conceptual understanding? Come learn how to stop being tired and start being productive […]

SmartSlides for Engaging Students Oct 29, 2019

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SmartSlides for Engaging Students Presented by: Lynda Moore Presented on October 22, 2019 In this session, you will see how Lynda Moore (teacher of 30 years) uses hyperslides to engage her students and build confidence and ownership in their learning. She uses live data, immediate feedback and self assessment to teach HS Geometry. The use […]

Strengths-Based Mathematics Teaching and Learning: 5 Teaching Turnarounds to Build Student Success Oct 29, 2019

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Strengths-Based Mathematics Teaching and Learning: 5 Teaching Turnarounds to Build Student Success Presented by: Beth Kobett Presented on October 15, 2019 Explore teaching turnaround strategies that can reframe and open up students’ mathematical learning opportunities. Learn to identify and leverage students’ strengths to develop powerful and strategic learning moments that recognize and bolster students’ strengths […]

A Computational Approach to Functions Oct 10, 2019

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A Computational Approach to Functions Presented by: Patrick Honner Presented on October 8, 2019 Looking for a new approach to teaching domain and range? Or an opportunity for students to use their crossover computer science skills? Taking a computational approach to functions allows for the rigorous development of all the fundamental concepts in an active […]

ELL Strategies for a Regular High School Math Classroom Sep 25, 2019

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ELL Strategies for a Regular High School Math Classroom Presented by: Jennifer Thomas and Kari Ferguson Presented on September 24, 2019 Students need more literacy support in a math classroom due to different language levels, math abilities, and global perspectives. Through examining practice, teachers can focus on their formatting to ensure they are best supporting […]

Moving to SBG (Part 2) Sep 18, 2019

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Moving to SBG (Part 2) Presented by: Farica Erwin In my journey to make my grading policies match my teaching philosophy, I found Standards Based Grading. Six years of some trial and error, I now have a policy that works for my classroom. Join to learn about how to incorporate SBG, what worked, what didn’t […]

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