Description:
This dynamic, full-day workshop is designed to equip K-12 math educators with the foundational knowledge and practical strategies needed to overcome common barriers to student success, specifically addressing math anxiety and the observed lack of growth in mathematics. We will explore: our critical role as educators in fostering a positive and engaging learning environment, moving beyond traditional "skill and drill" methods toward practices that build genuine conceptual understanding.
We will begin by exploring the core challenges: the lack of growth in certain mathematical areas, the profound impact of math anxiety on student performance and mindset, and the phenomenon of student apathy. Participants will critically examine their current instructional practices and professional responsibilities, focusing on factors within their control.The afternoon will transition into a highly interactive, hands-on application of the morning's concepts. The central theme is that procedural fluency must flow from conceptual understanding. Attendees will walk away with a toolkit of high-impact strategies, a clear understanding of the link between conceptual depth and procedural fluency, and renewed purpose for transforming your math classroom.
Goals:
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Deepen understanding of barriers to student success
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Strengthen capacity to foster conceptual understanding
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Apply high-impact, classroom-ready instructional practices
Audience:
Math educators grades (K-12) including teachers, special education, paraeducators, interventionists, and instructional coaches.
