Presented by professional learning specialists
Overview
This session prepares participants to develop students' essential understanding of fractions, and strengthens their own fraction sense and ability to meaningfully compare, add, and subtract fractions. Participants gain confidence in the progression of learning in the modules and value the importance of fidelity to the program. They explore the Math@Heinemann Learning and Teaching Framework and consider how it can support their instructional decisions.
Outcomes
- Articulate key concepts and strategies from the fraction modules.
- Use designated strategies to support students' ability to reason and make sense of essential fraction concepts.
- Make learning experiences accessible to all students without compromising the rigor in the lessons.
- Utilize the Learning and Teaching Framework to reflect on effective Do The Math instruction.
Full-Day Session Components
- Forming Essential Understanding of Fractions
- Meaningful Practice Through Games
- Comparing Fractions
- Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Time Requirement
A full-day session schedule is five (5) hours of meeting time, plus a lunch break.
Participant Group Size
The ideal maximum number of participants for this session is 30. Larger group needs will be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.
