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Day 2: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 & Day 3: Thursday, July 18, 2013 SC07 Managing Your Time & Organizing Your Lessons: How to Be a More Productive YOU (Gr. K–6) Ricky Mikelman Join Ricky as she shares the tricks and tips she’s collected during her career for successfully managing time and manipulatives. You’ll examine several lesson templates, discuss their differences, and learn why you need more than one. You’ll have an eye-opening conversation about how to implement and manage work stations in your classroom and choose models that best fit your children’s needs. Throughout the session, you’ll share ideas— lots of them—you can start using tomorrow. Practitioner Session SC08 Re-Teaching Critical Math Skills for Students with Shaky Foundations (Gr. 3–5) ADV Nancy Stewart & Jan Farmer, Practitioners Learn new ways to re‐teach critical Singapore Math skills and shore up shaky foundations. Nancy & Jan offer exciting activities that use manipulatives, place value, bonding, and mental math to help struggling students succeed. Clear up math misconceptions, fill skill gaps, and help ALL your students experience math success! Morning Sessions 10:15‐11:30 am SC09 Making Math Assessment Meaningful (Gr. 1–6) ADV Cassy Turner How can you assess your students’ understanding of a Singapore Math concept—in real-time—before moving on to the next one? In this focused session, Cassy shares her sure-fire approach. Come learn techniques for discussing with students their mental thought processes and, while doing so, identifying errors in their thinking or confusion. You’ll also re-think the role of “home enjoyment” (aka homework) in your assessment of daily lessons. SC10 Number Sense: The What, Why & How (Gr. K–4) Mahesh Sharma Sharpen your approach to developing number sense using proven, easy-toteach strategies. You’ll learn what number sense is, the component skills involved, the developmental milestones and benchmarks, and what happens when it is not developed at the right time and in the right form. Plus, you’ll explore how the strategies used to teach students letters and aspects of literacy are similar to those used to teach numbers in math. Join Mahesh and he’ll identify which strategies and processes work best for students. SC11 The Wonderful World of Google Apps (Gr. K–8) Ricky Mikelman Explore the world of Google apps and all they have to offer—including email, shared calendars, video storage and creation, a collection of surveys, and quiz makers. Did we mention Google apps are FREE to educators? Ricky shows you why and how to set up an account, how to collaborate on documents with students in real time even if you’re in different locations, and great websites you can visit to learn more. Practitioner Session SC12 From Common Core to 21st Century Skills: Creating Lesson Plans that Ensure Success for All (Gr. 1–4) ADV Pamela Sweeney, Practitioner Common Core State Standards. 21st Century skills. Backward design. Formative assessments. Learn how to create lesson plans based on these and other essential educational ideas to ensure every child succeeds. You’ll cover in detail strategic questioning, differentiation, and collaboration. You’ll take home a template designed to reflect top research theories that you can use as a self-check for you and your students back in your classroom. Lunch 11:30 AM-1:00 PM (On Your Own) Afternoon Workshops 1:00‐ 4:00 pm SD01 Foundations of Model Drawing: Part II (Gr. K–6) INTRO Jana Hazekamp Take the problem out of word problems for your students and strengthen their understanding of mathematics while developing their problem‐solving skills. Throughout this session, you’ll explore the step‐by‐step visual strategy used for problem solving known as model drawing, and you’ll use this strategy to solve numerous word problems with ease. You’ll also learn the progression of model drawing across grade levels and explore how it builds the bridge to algebraic thinking. —FEATURED WORKSHOP— SD02 Why Students Hate Word Problems (Gr. K–8) Dan Meyer The fault lies not with our students but with the quality of the word problems themselves, restricted far too long by the paper they’re printed on. As we start to deliver curricula digitally, we need to reckon seriously with the reasons and effective methods for connecting math to the world outside the math classroom. Join Dan for a hands‐on exploration. SD03 Math Mastery through the 6 Levels of Knowing Math (Gr. K–8) Mahesh Sharma Let’s walk through the 6 levels of knowing math and how to guide your students to math mastery! You’ll break down the three components of a math idea—linguistic, conceptual, and procedural. You’ll learn how an idea passes through six levels of knowing—intuitive, concrete, pictorial/representational, abstract/symbolic, and application—to achieve the procedural level. And, you’ll learn how to use this insight to improve student learning and success for a lifetime! AFTERNOON Sessions 1:00-2:15 pm SD04 It’s a Game. It’s an Activity. It’s an Intervention! (Gr. 6–8) Anni Stipek Give your struggling students a solid understanding of basic math skills while engaging them in games and activities. You won’t believe how much more effective your interventions become! In this fun and fast-paced session, Anni offers games that develop the problem-solving and thinking skills your students need to accomplish the work you expect of them. SD05 What’s Happening Here? What an Administrator Should See in a Singapore Math Classroom (Gr. K–6) ADV ADMIN Cassy Turner Want real results in your Singapore Math program? Come learn how to capitalize on your role as administrator—it can’t be underestimated! You’ll gain a clear understanding of the Singapore Math approach and how it is different from other math curricula in both how teachers teach and students learn. You’ll learn to “speak” the language of Singapore Math. And, next school year, you’ll know exactly what should be happening in your school during math class. SD06 Help! I’ve Lost My Place (Value) and I Can’t Get Up! (Gr. 2–6) Ricky Mikelman Give your students the opportunity to master place value—the key to avoiding struggles later with large numbers, decimals, and percents. You’ll understand how place value is the basis of computation, estimation, rounding, and number sense. You’ll explore lots of activities using place value strips and play games to reinforce key skills. And, you’ll discover awesome online resources for further developing this foundational concept. Practitioner Session SD07 No More Rules! Teaching for Understanding (Gr. 3–5) ADV Nancy Stewart & Jan Farmer, Practitioners Students who understand mathematical concepts don’t need to memorize rules. In this upbeat session, Nancy and Jan share their favorite fun and concrete activities for instilling in your students a solid grasp of key uppergrade math concepts. Learn how to best use manipulatives that may seem messy and time-consuming, but teach understanding and will save you hours in the long run. AFTERNOON Sessions 2:45‐4:00 pm SD08 Journals in Math Class? Absolutely! (Gr. 1–5) Anni Stipek You CAN use journals in math class! In this session, you’ll learn the best and most innovative ways. You’ll discover how to create engaging opportunities for your students to write and develop thinking skills and for you to assess students—all with journals. Plus, you’ll stock up on ready-to-use activities so you’ll have lots of choices to use right away in your classroom. SD09 Developing an In-House Singapore Math “Go-To” Expert (Gr. K–6) ADV ADMIN Cassy Turner Professional training is absolutely critical to the success of your Singapore Math implementation. Learn how to transform an in-house resource into a Singapore Math subject matter expert who can coach and mentor colleagues and pick up where your outside trainer/consultant leaves off. Learn from Cassy— a trusted source of real-world advice on how to identify the best candidate and equip them with the tools to keep the momentum going! SD10 Getting Your Hands On Ten Frames (Gr. K–2) Ricky Mikelman Take full advantage of ten frames—a great way to drive home the importance of numbers 5 and 10. In this hands-on session, you’ll use individual 10 frames, large 10 frames, double 10 frames, and online 10 frames to help students develop visual images for up to, and including, 10. You’ll learn how to add and subtract with 10 frames and you’ll explore early place value concepts. You’ll play games, too, and discover websites your learners can visit during workstation time to explore 10 frames even further. Practitioner Session SD11 A Hands-On Approach to Teaching Area (Gr. 5–8) ADV Pam Goodner, Practitioner Are your students having a difficult time understanding “area?” They’re not alone! Join Pam in this hands-on session in which you’ll use manipulatives to discover area and extend that concept to multiplying and factoring equations and explaining the complex concept of completing the square. Day 3: Thursday, July 18, 2013 Morning Workshops 8:30‐11:30 Am SE01 Challenging Students with Advanced Model Drawing Techniques (Gr. 6–8) ADV Anni Stipek Advance your model drawing skills with Anni! Come ready to take part in hands-on experiences that deepen your understanding of how to solve complicated word problems. Address word problems using advanced techniques including before and after, subdividing units, shifting units, and subdividing and shifting within one word problem. You’ll write word problems and solve them. And, you’ll leave with the tools to encourage your students to take model drawing to a higher level. Josh Rosen u Coaching u Challenging Word Problems Stacy Shaener u Math Tools u Hands-on Math Mahesh Sharma u Algebraic Thinking u Math as a Second Language Anni Stipek u Advanced Model Drawing u Math Interventions Greg Tang u Math Centers u Math Fact Fluency Eliza Thomas u Mental Math u Habits of Mind Cassandra Turner u Assessment u Singapore Math Implementation 10 1-800-462-1478 www.SDE.com/Singapore-Math2013
Day 3: Thursday, July 18, 2013 Gather insight to take back to your classroom! and practical activities. You’ll explore effective strategies that support the domains of Operations and Algebraic Thinking and Number and Operations in Base Ten in the Common Core State Standards. You’ll also examine powerful questioning techniques for encouraging students to think critically and prepare for future success. SE12 Everyday Number Sense Routines (Gr. K–2) Catherine Ermer Weave daily routines into your busy day that build number sense in purposeful and meaningful ways. Join Catherine to discover routines and games that strengthen important numeracy skills of rote counting, rational counting, cardinality, and subitizing. Every fun game and activity embodies best practices and will help your students make huge strides in their number sense understanding. SE13 Teaching Mathematical Content & Processes (Gr. 6–8) Eliza Thomas Design a learning environment that engages your students in the Common Core habits of mind while supporting their mastery of world-class Singapore Math strategies. Join Eliza and learn new and effective ways to teach the mathematical content and processes your students should know and be able to use on their journey to mathematical achievement. SE02 Bridging the Gap from Arithmetic to Algebra (Gr. 3–8) Mahesh Sharma Eliminate the bumps in the road as your students make the difficult transition from arithmetic concepts and procedures to algebraic concepts and procedures. In this session, Mahesh takes a mathematical concept from arithmetic to algebra while demonstrating teaching tips and techniques you can use in your own classroom to bridge the gap. MORNING Sessions 8:30‐9:45 am SE03 Developing the Ability to See Patterns through Mathematics (Gr. 4–8) ADV Yeap Ban Har, Ph.D. Lead your students to a deeper understanding of mathematics by developing their ability to see patterns. Come to this session with your sleeves rolled up and ready to solve a set of problems that encourages you to look for and generalize patterns. Throughout the session, you’ll see in action teacher strategies and approaches that’ll help your own students master this essential ability. SE04 Engineers, Architects, and Scientists...Oh, My! Using Technology to Motivate Our Mathematicians (Gr. K–8) Lori Elliott, Ed.D. Whet the curiosity of your students and deepen their love of math using technology tools that motivate. Lori shares exciting web tools and apps and how to use them to “turn on” students to mathematical principles connected to the real world. Get ready to learn how to get your future engineers, scientists, architects, and mathematicians in your classroom psyched about math! SE05 Singapore Math & the Common Core in Your K–1 Classroom (Gr. K–1) ADV Char Forsten How can you address the expectations of the Common Core State Standards in your busy K–1 classroom? It’s easy with Char’s proven and practical activities. You’ll get great ideas that support the Counting and Cardinality and Operations and Algebraic Thinking domains. And, you’ll discover age-appropriate strategies for integrating the mathematical principles in your classroom of young mathematicians. SE06 Classroom Management Strategies That Work! (Gr. 1–5) Catherine Ermer Transform your classroom with tried‐and‐true classroom management tips that address the needs of all learners. You’ll find out how to consistently implement best practices, and use the CPA approach, spiral review of concepts, and multiple representations of numbers. And, you’ll leave with simple and effective classroom management techniques that promote student engagement and increase mathematical proficiency. SE07 Teaching Fractions the CPA Way (Gr. 6–8) ADV Eliza Thomas Teach fractions concretely, pictorially, and abstractly and make the learning accessible to all. Eliza shares strategies for ensuring not just some of your students, but all of them develop a clear understanding of fractions. If fractions are a “bad” word in your classroom, let Eliza change that, once and for all! Practitioner Session SE08 Easy, Everyday Activities for Boosting Number Sense (Gr. 2–5) Charline Brown, Practitioner Fill your toolbox with an assortment of kid-friendly tools and activities for teaching number sense! This session is brimming with practical ways to implement the Common Core State Standards while clarifying each student’s understanding of place value and number relationships. You’ll learn how to use manipulatives, games, and hands-on activities to encourage number sense discussion, number play, and risk-taking. Engage every student in problem-solving—even those who arrive without the necessary skills. Morning Sessions 10:15‐11:30 am SE09 Visualization: Getting Students to “See” the Math (Gr. K–6) Yeap Ban Har, Ph.D. Lead your students through the process of visualization through mathematics. You’ll discover an array of practical strategies focused on concrete materials, diagrams, and teacher questioning. Help your students see with their minds what they cannot see with their eyes, understand it, and remember it. They’ll be so excited and motivated! SE10 Video Close-Up: The Structured Problem–Solving Approach in Action (Gr. 2–6) ADV Josh Rosen Come see a pre-recorded video lesson facilitated by Josh and focused on how to use problem solving as a tool for teaching important mathematics concepts. You’ll examine a lesson using a single problem as the focus, explore the different approach and ideas students bring to the lesson, and learn how to facilitate student discourse. Get to the heart of what works and what doesn’t in this Video Close-up lesson and be sure to bring your questions! SE11 Singapore Math & the Common Core in Your Second Grade Classroom (Gr. 2) ADV Char Forsten How can you address the expectations of the Common Core State Standards in your busy second grade classroom? It’s easy with Char’s proven Receive this bonus gift with your registration! Be sure to pick up your free, eco-friendly, canvas tote bag when you check in at the conference! And if you register for the event before May 1, 2013, you’ll also receive a free T-shirt! Practitioner Session SE14 Fractions Are FUN‐damental! (Gr. 4–6) Leslie Arceneaux, Ph.D., Practitioner Get ready to pick up terrific, new ways to teach fractions, decimals, and percents simultaneously within the Singapore framework. Turn fraction fear into fraction fun as you learn a concrete-pictorial-abstract sequence of activities that will clarify and deepen each student’s understanding of fractional numbers. In no time, your students will be visualizing, generalizing, and communicating their grasp of fractions with you as their inspiring guide! Lunch 11:30 AM-1:00 PM (On Your Own) Afternoon Workshops 1:00‐ 4:00 pm SF01 Making Math More Accessible for Students Who Struggle (Gr. 6–8) Anni Stipek Do you have middle school students who are frustrated, say they can’t do math, don’t enjoy math, or feel they’re not good at math? Help is on the way! Anni introduces an intervention framework that makes it much easier for students to correct their error patterns and move on to math success. SF02 Mathematics as a Second Language (Gr. K–8) Mahesh Sharma Teach your students to speak the language of math, understand concepts, and excel at math procedures. In this enlightening session, Mahesh explains the three components of every mathematics idea—linguistic, conceptual, and procedural. You’ll discuss the role of language in creating conceptual schemas, concepts, and applications—especially word problems. And, you’ll learn how to turn questioning into your best tool for teaching students math as a second language. AFTERNOON Sessions 1:00-2:15 pm SF03 Developing Number Sense: A Differentiated Approach (Gr. K–6) Yeap Ban Har, Ph.D. Which strategies are most effective for developing strong number sense? Find out here along with how to better support your struggling students and enrich the learning of your advanced students. Ban Har invites you to deepen your understanding of number sense and take advantage of lessons that provide differentiated learning opportunities for all your students. Never stop being a student. Empowering Extraordinary Educators 11
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