EastWestMath

Date: 06/14/2020
Duration - 4 Weeks. Approved for 4 CEUs
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Description

This online course will provide an introduction for solving problems with bar models in Grades 1-5. This knowledge will be directly applicable for understanding and implementing Singapore-based math programs such as Math in Focus, Primary Mathematics, and Dimensions Math. Topics covered include the methodology and rationale for using bar models to solve a variety of word problems in mathematics. Participants will be introduced to the part-whole and comparison models for solving problems involving the four operations with whole numbers and use bar modeling heuristic to solve a variety of problems. Educators will learn practical strategies of helping their students use the bar modeling techniques effectively. Differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners will be explored. This course is aligned with Next Generations Standards.

Format and Duration

This online course is run on Moodle. The course is designed for convenient asynchronous learning and it will last 4 weeks.

Content, Activities & Structure

This course is organized into 4 units of instruction and each unit will last one week. The course contains a variety of Singapore Math instructional videos, program-based texts, and other readings. Activities include interactive weekly discussions and carefully selected assignments. Our knowledgeable & experienced trainers will interact with participants and moderate group discussions to engage teachers in the learning process. They will also provide feedback to participants upon completion of assignments & discussions.

Intended Audience

K-5 Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Math Specialists, Teacher Leaders, Administrators and Teaching Assistants

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

This course requires minimum enrollment of 10 participants. East West Math reserves the right to cancel the course in the event of insufficient enrollment. In such event prospective participants will be notified of cancellation as soon as possible.

100% of a paid registration fee will be refunded if an educator cannot participate and notifies us at least 14 days before the day of the course. 50% of the paid registration fee will be refunded if an educator cannot participate and notifies us between 7 and 14 days before a day of the course. No refunds will be issued if an educator cannot participate and notifies us less than 7 days prior to a day of the course. Instead of receiving a partial refund, educators could also choose to participate in another course at a later date without a charge, provided that space will be available. In the event of a medical emergency, 100% of the paid registration fee will be refunded, provided a participant forwards proper documentation.

We accept Purchase Orders from schools. Please email us for more information.

Date: 01/22/2015
Time: 9:00 to 12:00 PM
Location: MetLife Building, 200 Park Ave, New York, NY 10166
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

This workshop focuses on how to develop number sense in grades K-2 based on the Common Core State Standards. Topics covered include understanding cardinality of number, decomposition and composition of numbers (Number Bonds); games and activities that develop number sense and facts fluency, place value, and teaching addition and subtraction with meaning.

For NYC location only: all participants must be registered at least 5 business days prior to a day of a workshop.  Each attendee must have a valid photo ID and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of workshop.

Date: 01/22/2015
Time:  01:00 to 04:00 PM
Location: MetLife Building, 200 Park Ave, New York, NY 10166
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

Description: This workshop is an introduction to the model drawing method used to represent word problems in Singapore Math and Japanese mathematics. Topics covered include the history of model drawing, the relationship of the bar model to the Common Core State Standards, the pedagogy of the Concrete  Pictorial Abstract approach, how bar and line models are developed informally in early grades, and using part whole and comparison models to solve word problems involving the four operations with whole numbers.

Suggested Audience: teachers in grades 1-4, special education teachers, math specialists and coaches, and those who are new to model drawing

For NYC location only: all participants must be registered at least 5 business days prior to a day of a workshop.  Each attendee must have a valid photo ID and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of workshop.

Date: 01/30/2015
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 AM
Location: 186 Main Street Chatham, NJ 07928
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

This workshop focuses on how to develop number sense in grades K-2 based on the Common Core State Standards. Topics covered include understanding cardinality of number, decomposition and composition of numbers (Number Bonds); games and activities that develop number sense and facts fluency, place value, and teaching addition and subtraction with meaning.

Date: 02/19/2015
Time: 9:00 to 12:00 PM
Location: MetLife Building, 200 Park Ave, New York, NY 10166
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

This workshop focuses on how to teach fractions in grades 2-6 based on the Common Core State Standards. Topics covered include the meaning of fractions, how fractions are composed of unit fractions, helping students to understand fractions as numbers, operations with fractions and mixed numbers, how to make the connections between operations with whole numbers and operations with fractions, and activities and games that deepen students understanding of fractions.

For NYC location only: all participants must be registered at least 5 business days prior to a day of a workshop.  Each attendee must have a valid photo ID and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of workshop.

Date: 02/19/2015
Time:  01:00 to 04:00 PM
Location: MetLife Building, 200 Park Ave, New York, NY 10166
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

Description: This workshop focuses on how bar and line models are used in Singapore Math and Japanese mathematics to represent problems involving fractions and decimals. In addition, we will learn how to use bar models to solve multi-step word problems involving the four operations with whole numbers, fractions and decimals, the unitary method, and the relationship of model drawing to the Common Core State Standards.

Suggested Audience: teachers in grades 3-5, special education teachers, math specialists and coaches, and those who are interested in the model drawing method

For NYC location only: all participants must be registered at least 5 business days prior to a day of a workshop.  Each attendee must have a valid photo ID and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of workshop.

Date: 02/20/2015
Time:  12:30 to 3:30 pm 
Location: 186 Main Street Chatham, NJ 07928
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

Description: This workshop focuses on how bar and line models are used in Singapore Math and Japanese mathematics to represent problems involving fractions and decimals. In addition, we will learn how to use bar models to solve multi-step word problems involving the four operations with whole numbers, fractions and decimals, the unitary method, and the relationship of model drawing to the Common Core State Standards.

Suggested Audience: teachers in grades 3-5, special education teachers, math specialists and coaches, and those who are interested in the model drawing method

Date: 02/27/2015
Time: 01:00 to 04:00 PM
Location: MetLife Building, 200 Park Ave, New York, NY 10166
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

This workshop is designed to provide teachers with repeatable Game Formats to foster students’ progress from conceptual understanding to recall and ultimately to mastery. Using the concept of Place Value participants will play games like Cardster, Guess Again, Scramble Jumble, and Let ‘Er Rip. These games can be easily modified to accommodate both advanced learners and students needing remediation. All SMART files used will be included so that teachers can modify for use with an endless number of content topics.

For NYC location only: all participants must be registered at least 5 business days prior to a day of a workshop.  Each attendee must have a valid photo ID and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of workshop.

Date: 02/27/2015
Time:  09:00 to 12:00 PM
Location: MetLife Building, 200 Park Ave, New York, NY 10166
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

This workshop is designed to introduce teachers to the Singapore CPA approach to instruction. All three steps: Concrete, Pictorial and Abstract will be discussed and demonstrated.  Participants will use hands-on manipulatives to create their own understanding, then transition to a picture model before finally constructing an abstract algorithm. The workshop is designed for teachers in grades 3-8 and will include strategies to differentiate according to students’ ability levels.

For NYC location only: all participants must be registered at least 5 business days prior to a day of a workshop.  Each attendee must have a valid photo ID and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of workshop.

Date: 03/19/2015
Time: 9:00 to 12:00 PM
Location: MetLife Building, 200 Park Ave, New York, NY 10166
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

This workshop focuses on how to develop number sense in grades K-2 based on the Common Core State Standards. Topics covered include understanding cardinality of number, decomposition and composition of numbers (Number Bonds); games and activities that develop number sense and facts fluency, place value, and teaching addition and subtraction with meaning.

For NYC location only: all participants must be registered at least 5 business days prior to a day of a workshop.  Each attendee must have a valid photo ID and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of workshop.

Date: 03/19/2015
Time:  01:00 to 04:00 PM
Location: MetLife Building, 200 Park Ave, New York, NY 10166
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

Description: This workshop is an introduction to the model drawing method used to represent word problems in Singapore Math and Japanese mathematics. Topics covered include the history of model drawing, the relationship of the bar model to the Common Core State Standards, the pedagogy of the Concrete  Pictorial Abstract approach, how bar and line models are developed informally in early grades, and using part whole and comparison models to solve word problems involving the four operations with whole numbers.

Suggested Audience: teachers in grades 1-4, special education teachers, math specialists and coaches, and those who are new to model drawing

For NYC location only: all participants must be registered at least 5 business days prior to a day of a workshop.  Each attendee must have a valid photo ID and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of workshop.

Date: 03/27/2015
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 AM
Location: 186 Main Street Chatham, NJ 07928
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

This workshop focuses on how to develop number sense in grades K-2 based on the Common Core State Standards. Topics covered include understanding cardinality of number, decomposition and composition of numbers (Number Bonds); games and activities that develop number sense and facts fluency, place value, and teaching addition and subtraction with meaning.

Date: 03/27/2015
Time:  12:30 to 03:30 PM
Location: 186 Main Street Chatham, NJ 07928
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

Description: This workshop is an introduction to the model drawing method used to represent word problems in Singapore Math and Japanese mathematics. Topics covered include the history of model drawing, the relationship of the bar model to the Common Core State Standards, the pedagogy of the Concrete  Pictorial Abstract approach, how bar and line models are developed informally in early grades, and using part whole and comparison models to solve word problems involving the four operations with whole numbers.

Suggested Audience: teachers in grades 1-4, special education teachers, math specialists and coaches, and those who are new to model drawing.

Date: 04/03/2015
Time:  12:30 pm to 3:30 pm 
Location: 186 Main Street Chatham, NJ 07928
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

This workshop focuses on development of mathematical ideas in Geometry in grades 3-5.  It will be based on the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics described in 3.G.1., 3.MD.5., 3.MD.6., 3.MD.7., 3.MD.8., 4.G.1., 4.G.2., 4.G.2, 4.G.2., 5.MD.3., 5.MD.4., 5.MD.5.  Topics covered may include different categories of shapes sharing attributes, types of quadrilaterals, defining “a unit square,” finding area of figures in squares, classifying two dimensional figures based on parallel and perpendicular lines, recognizing a line of symmetry for a two-dimensional figure, measuring volumes by counting unit cubes.

Date: 04/09/2015
Time: 01:00 to 04:00 PM
Location: MetLife Building, 200 Park Ave, New York, NY 10166
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

This workshop is designed to provide teachers with repeatable Game Formats to foster students’ progress from conceptual understanding to recall and ultimately to mastery. Using the concept of Place Value participants will play games like Cardster, Guess Again, Scramble Jumble, and Let ‘Er Rip. These games can be easily modified to accommodate both advanced learners and students needing remediation. All SMART files used will be included so that teachers can modify for use with an endless number of content topics.

For NYC location only: all participants must be registered at least 5 business days prior to a day of a workshop.  Each attendee must have a valid photo ID and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of workshop.

Date: 04/09/2015
Time: 9:00 to 12:00 PM
Location: MetLife Building, 200 Park Ave, New York, NY 10166
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

This workshop is designed to introduce teachers to the Singapore CPA approach to instruction. All three steps: Concrete, Pictorial and Abstract will be discussed and demonstrated.  Participants will use hands-on manipulatives to create their own understanding, then transition to a picture model before finally constructing an abstract algorithm. The workshop is designed for teachers in grades 3-8 and will include strategies to differentiate according to students’ ability levels.

For NYC location only: all participants must be registered at least 5 business days prior to a day of a workshop.  Each attendee must have a valid photo ID and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of workshop.

Date: 04/10/2015
Time: 12:30 to 3:30 PM
Location: 186 Main Street Chatham, NJ 07928
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

Description: This workshop focuses on how bar models and line models are used in Singapore Math and Japanese mathematics to represent complex word problems. Topics covered include multiplication of fractions and decimals, using models to represent problems that require algebraic reasoning, before and after models, challenging word problems, and the relationship of model drawing to the Common Core State Standards.

Suggested Audience: teachers in grades 4-6, special education teachers, math specialists and coaches, middle school teachers, and those who are interested in delving further into the model drawing method

Date: 04/17/2015
Time: 02:00 to 03:00 PM
Location: Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210

Presenter: Jen Shouffler, East West Math LLC

East West Math is inviting you to attend a workshop "How to develop strong number sense in K-2 with Singapore Math® Primary Mathematics."  It will take place in Boston Convention & Exhibition Center on April 17, 2015 at 2 PM as a part of the 2015 NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition event.

Description:  Through the use of manipulatives and activities, this interactive workshop will give teachers a practical understanding of concrete to pictorial to abstract (CPA) approach.  Teachers will benefit from learning strategies for building strong number sense foundation: composing and decomposing numbers within 10 and regrouping within 20.  These topics are highlighted in the CCSS-M.  Formative and summative assessments will be discussed in the context of practice activities.

Suggested audience: Grades K to 2 teachers, special education teachers and math specialists.

Jennifer Shouffler is a graduate of the math leadership program at Bank Street college. She previously studied secondary education mathematics at Penn State University. Jennifer has been a middle school math teacher, a high school math teacher, a K-12 mathematics supervisor, and now a district administrator for curriculum and instruction in New Jersey.

Ms. Shouffler has been studying international math teaching and learning for the past 15 years. She is particularly interested in math education in Singapore and Japan, and the professional development practice of lesson study. She joined members of Global Educational Research to observe lesson study in Japanese classrooms over two summers. Jennifer returned to help her colleagues translate Japanese elementary mathematics textbooks for grades one through six. Jennifer Shouffler continues to educate parents, teachers, and students through workshops and lessons that make mathematics interesting and meaningful.

Date: 05/07/2015
Time:  01:00 am to 04:00 PM
Location: MetLife Building, 200 Park Ave, New York, NY 10166
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

Description: This workshop is an introduction to the model drawing method used to represent word problems in Singapore Math and Japanese mathematics. Topics covered include the history of model drawing, the relationship of the bar model to the Common Core State Standards, the pedagogy of the Concrete  Pictorial Abstract approach, how bar and line models are developed informally in early grades, and using part whole and comparison models to solve word problems involving the four operations with whole numbers.

Suggested Audience: teachers in grades 1-4, special education teachers, math specialists and coaches, and those who are new to model drawing

For NYC location only: all participants must be registered at least 5 business days prior to a day of a workshop.  Each attendee must have a valid photo ID and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of workshop.

Date: 05/07/2015
Time: 9:00 to 12:00 PM
Location: MetLife Building, 200 Park Ave, New York, NY 10166
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

This workshop focuses on how to develop number sense in grades K-2 based on the Common Core State Standards. Topics covered include understanding cardinality of number, decomposition and composition of numbers (Number Bonds); games and activities that develop number sense and facts fluency, place value, and teaching addition and subtraction with meaning.

For NYC location only: all participants must be registered at least 5 business days prior to a day of a workshop.  Each attendee must have a valid photo ID and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of workshop.

Date: 11/14/2016
Time: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: 186 Main Street Chatham, NJ 07928
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

This workshop focuses on how to teach multiplication and division in grades 2-5 based on the Common Core State Standards. Topics covered include the meanings and properties of multiplication and division, how to help students develop facts fluency through games and activities, and teaching the algorithms for multiplication and division with meaning.

This workshop requires minimum enrollment of seven participants. East West Math reserves the right to cancel the workshop in the event of insufficient enrollment. In such event prospective participants will be notified of cancellation as soon as possible. Refunds will be issued only for cancellations made a minimum of seven days prior to date of event.

We accept Purchase Orders from schools.  Please email us for more information.

Date: 11/14/2016
Time: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: 186 Main Street Chatham, NJ 07928
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

This workshop focuses on the Singapore Math® model drawing method for solving word problems in grades 3, 4 and 5. Topics covered include the rationale for using bar models to solve problems, part-whole and comparison models for problems involving the four operations with whole numbers, and using the bar model to solve two-step word problems. Teachers will learn practical suggestions on how to help their students to learn and use the bar model effectively.

This workshop requires minimum enrollment of seven participants. East West Math reserves the right to cancel the workshop in the event of insufficient enrollment. In such event prospective participants will be notified of cancellation as soon as possible. Refunds will be issued only for cancellations made a minimum of seven days prior to date of event.

We accept Purchase Orders from schools.  Please email us for more information.

For NYC location only: all participants must be registered at least 5 business days prior to a day of a workshop.  Each attendee must have a valid photo ID and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of workshop.

Date: August 24-25, 2015
Time:  08:30 AM to 03:30 PM
Location: Fordham University Westchester Campus, 400 Westchester Ave., West Harrison, NY, 10604

Register by June 1st and receive FREE Registration (a $35 value)

 Day 1: August 24, 2015

Morning

How to Build Fluency Skills in Gr. K-2: Participants will explore how students build fluency with a meaningful understanding of addition and subtraction facts through CPA and the use of activities with ten frames and other manipulatives.  The focus will be on the structure of numbers 0 to 20.  We will analyze the fact charts to see how to diagnose student difficulties.

Afternoon

How to Correct Student Misconceptions in Gr. K-2:  Participants will examine student work in order to think deeply about students’ errors and evidence of understanding.  Common misconceptions will be discussed.  We will examine strategies to help diagnose student errors and approaches to help students overcome these obstacles.

Day 2: August 25, 2015

Morning

How to Differentiate and Develop Problem Solving Skills in Gr. K-2:  Participants will examine lessons that develop students’ problem solving ability.  We will think about how students at various achievement levels can have access to these problems.  We will discuss the characteristics of problems that allow for differentiation.

Afternoon

World-class Instruction with Board Use in Gr. K-2:  Participants will understand how Asian teachers in top performing countries use the blackboard or whiteboard to develop a clear lesson flow and structure.  Careful use of this tool can help students develop note taking skills and make connections to related mathematical concepts. We will examine pictures of boards in the U.S. and around the world.

Check in: 8:00 am to 8:30 am.  All seminars are scheduled from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.  Space is limited to 30 participants.  Fee includes morning coffee, lunch & personalized certificate of participation.  

Purchase Orders from schools are accepted.  Groups of 10 or more teachers will receive a school discount.  Current EWM's school clients will receive professional courtesy discount.  Please call or email us for more info.

Date: August 26-27, 2015
Time:  08:30 AM to 03:30 PM
Location:  186 Main Street, Chatham, New Jersey 07928

Register by June 1st and receive FREE Registration (a $35 value)

 Day 1: August 26, 2015

Morning

How to Build Fluency Skills in Gr. K-2: Participants will explore how students build fluency with a meaningful understanding of addition and subtraction facts through CPA and the use of activities with ten frames and other manipulatives.  The focus will be on the structure of numbers 0 to 20.  We will analyze the fact charts to see how to diagnose student difficulties.

Afternoon

How to Correct Student Misconceptions in Gr. K-2:  Participants will examine student work in order to think deeply about students’ errors and evidence of understanding.  Common misconceptions will be discussed.  We will examine strategies to help diagnose student errors and approaches to help students overcome these obstacles.

Day 2: August 27, 2015

Morning

How to Differentiate and Develop Problem Solving Skills in Gr. K-2:  Participants will examine lessons that develop students’ problem solving ability.  We will think about how students at various achievement levels can have access to these problems.  We will discuss the characteristics of problems that allow for differentiation.

Afternoon

World-class Instruction with Board Use in Gr. K-2:  Participants will understand how Asian teachers in top performing countries use the blackboard or whiteboard to develop a clear lesson flow and structure.  Careful use of this tool can help students develop note taking skills and make connections to related mathematical concepts. We will examine pictures of boards in the U.S. and around the world.

Check in: 8:00 am to 8:30 am.  All seminars are scheduled from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.  Fee includes morning coffee, lunch & personalized certificate of participation.  

Purchase Orders from schools are accepted.  Groups of 10 or more teachers will receive a school discount.  Current EWM's school clients will receive professional courtesy discount.  Please call or email us for more info.

Date: 01/16/2014
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Location: Chatham, NJ.
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

This workshop focuses on the theory, content and pedagogy behind Singapore Math® including the Concrete→Pictorial→Abstract Approach, relationship to the Common Core State Standards, unique features of Singapore mathematics content and pedagogy, and suggestions for effective implementation. Teachers will experience hands-on activities that illustrate the mathematics teaching approaches used in Singapore Math® Primary Mathematics and Singapore-based mathematics programs such as Math In Focus.

Date: 06/01/2017
Time: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: MetLife Building, 200 Park Ave, New York, NY 10166
Registration is required
Group is limited to 15 participants

Participants will learn how to immerse students in the Singapore Math environment, employing daily practice and activities to foster conceptual understanding and skills proficiency. The workshop will focus on recognizing number patterns, mental math strategies, composing and decomposing numbers and place value.

This workshop requires minimum enrollment of seven participants. East West Math reserves the right to cancel the workshop in the event of insufficient enrollment. In such event prospective participants will be notified of cancellation as soon as possible. Refunds will be issued only for cancellations made a minimum of seven days prior to date of event.

We accept Purchase Orders from schools.  Please email us for more information.

For NYC location only: all participants must be registered at least 5 business days prior to a day of a workshop. Each attendee must have a valid photo ID and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of workshop.

Dates: 24-25 August, 2015
Time: 8:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Location: Fordham University Westchester Campus, 400 Westchester Ave., West Harrison, NY, 10604

Register by June 1st and receive FREE Registration (a $35 value)

Day 1: August 24, 2015

Morning

How to Teach Multiplication and Division with CPA & Modeling in Gr. 3-5:  Participants will learn strategies to build student understanding of multiplication and division and connect the model to the abstract.  The use of place value mats and base ten blocks, as well as the area model will be emphasized to connect conceptual understanding to the algorithm.

Afternoon

World-class Instruction with Board Use in Gr. 3-5: Participants will understand how Asian teachers in top performing countries use the blackboard or whiteboard to develop a clear lesson flow and structure.  Careful use of this tool can help students develop note taking skills and make connections to related mathematical concepts. We will examine pictures of boards in the U.S. and around the world.

Day 2: August 25, 2015

Morning

Advanced Problem Solving with the Use of Bar Modeling in Gr. 3-5:  Participants will explore challenging problems using representative model drawing.  Model lessons using bar modeling will be explored.  Helping students with perseverance will be discussed.

Afternoon

How to Correct Student Misconceptions in Gr. 3-5:  Participants will examine student work in order to think deeply about students’ errors and evidence of understanding.  Common misconceptions will be discussed.  We will examine strategies to diagnose student errors and approaches to help students overcome these obstacles.

Check in: 8:00 am to 8:30 am.  All seminars are scheduled from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.  Space is limited to 30 participants.  Fee includes morning coffee, lunch & personalized certificate of participation.

Purchase Orders from schools are accepted.  Groups of 10 or more teachers will receive a school discount.  Current EWM's school clients will receive professional courtesy discount.  Please call or email us for more info.

Dates: 26-27 August, 2015
Time: 8:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Location: 186 Main Street, Chatham, New Jersey 07928

Register by June 1st and receive FREE Registration (a $35 value)

Day 1: August 26, 2015

Morning

How to Teach Multiplication and Division with CPA & Modeling in Gr. 3-5:  Participants will learn strategies to build student understanding of multiplication and division and connect the model to the abstract.  The use of place value mats and base ten blocks, as well as the area model will be emphasized to connect conceptual understanding to the algorithm.

Afternoon

World-class Instruction with Board Use in Gr. 3-5: Participants will understand how Asian teachers in top performing countries use the blackboard or whiteboard to develop a clear lesson flow and structure.  Careful use of this tool can help students develop note taking skills and make connections to related mathematical concepts. We will examine pictures of boards in the U.S. and around the world.

Day 2: August 27, 2015

Morning

Advanced Problem Solving with the Use of Bar Modeling in Gr. 3-5:  Participants will explore challenging problems using representative model drawing.  Model lessons using bar modeling will be explored.  Helping students with perseverance will be discussed.

Afternoon

How to Correct Student Misconceptions in Gr. 3-5:  Participants will examine student work in order to think deeply about students’ errors and evidence of understanding.  Common misconceptions will be discussed.  We will examine strategies to diagnose student errors and approaches to help students overcome these obstacles.

Check in: 8:00 am to 8:30 am.  All seminars are scheduled from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.  Fee includes morning coffee, lunch & personalized certificate of participation.

Purchase Orders from schools are accepted.  Groups of 10 or more teachers will receive a school discount.  Current EWM's school clients will receive professional courtesy discount.  Please call or email us for more info.