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Developing Young Mathematicians: Workshop Series (2019-20)
Developing Young Mathematicians: Workshop Series Grade Level: PreK-1 Content Focus: Early Learning – Mathematics Location: Mathematics Institute of Wisconsin W233 N2080 Ridgeview Parkway, Suite 100 Waukesha, WI 53188 A growing body of research shows that early math ability is a predictor of later academic success in all areas. So how do we develop our youngest mathematicians? Our new early learning workshop series, “Developing Young Mathematicians,” explores foundational math concepts for kids ages 3-6. Participants will explore and discuss how kids think about…
Illustrative Mathematics 9-12 Math Curriculum Preview
**Cancelled** This course has been cancelled due to low enrollment. We will be offering it again on April 23, 2020. Registration information for the April workshop can be found at bit.ly/IM_9-12Preview Illustrative Mathematics 9-12 Math Curriculum Preview Workshop Date: October 22, 2019 Workshop Times: 12:00pm – 3:00pm Location: Mathematics Institute of Wisconsin W233 N2080 Ridgeview Parkway, Suite 100 Waukesha, WI 53188 Cost: $99 Have you heard of the free, open-source mathematics curriculum from Illustrative Mathematics? IM Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 are problem-based core…
Ensuring High-Quality Mathematics Instruction in Your District – Day 1
**Cancelled** This course has been cancelled due to low enrollment. We will be offering it again on February 26, 2020. Registration information for the February workshop can be found at bit.ly/HighQualityMath1 There’s no denying that high-quality mathematics instruction is essential to ensure all students are college and career ready. But how do school leaders ensure that high-quality mathematics instruction is taking place in all classrooms? This workshop is designed for Administrators, Principals, Evaluators, Special Education Directors and other school leaders to…
Critical Math for the ACT (CESA 4)
High school math teachers face continued pressure to raise ACT scores, which play a critical role in the assessment of both students and schools. How do you balance the expectations between developing conceptual understanding and reaching proficiency? A closer look at the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards and the Wisconsin Standards for Mathematics (including MIDDLE SCHOOL standards) reveals critical connections. In this workshop, you will compare these sets of standards and consider implications for your classroom instruction. How do…
What is Modeling and Why Should We Teach It?
**SOLD OUT** The Math Institute is excited to have Dr. Jason Zimba, a Founding Partner of Student Achievement Partners and a lead writer of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, here to lead a workshop for K-12 Wisconsin educators and math leaders. In this active workshop, you will learn what the standards’ vision is for mathematical modeling. You will gain some practical wisdom for enhancing the modeling work students do in K-5, 6-8, and 9-12, and you will walk…
Finding New Ways to Think About Fractions
Come explore how using and connecting mathematical representations can engage students in reasoning about fractions as numbers. This workshop will focus on students seeing unit fractions as the building blocks of all fractions. Learn more about ways to extend understanding of operations with whole numbers to fractions to support students in applying rules and procedures in meaningful ways. Walk away with ideas to build fraction sense and expand student understanding of fractions as numbers. Finding New Ways to Think About…
Math Institute Fellows Cohort V
Join Math Institute Fellows Cohort V and become part of a statewide mathematics community of instructional leaders! As a Fellow, you will be supported throughout the course as you identify and implement high cognitive demand tasks, examine student work, and make instructional decisions. With only three required virtual meetings, this ten-week online course is designed to fit your schedule. Math Institute Fellows Cohort V Grade Level: K-12 Content Focus: Instructional Practice Course Syllabus Online Course Dates: January 13, 2020 –…
Critical Math for the ACT
High school math teachers face continued pressure to raise ACT scores, which play a critical role in the assessment of both students and schools. How do you balance the expectations between developing conceptual understanding and reaching proficiency? A closer look at the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards and the Wisconsin Standards for Mathematics (including MIDDLE SCHOOL standards) reveals critical connections. In this workshop, you will compare these sets of standards and consider implications for your classroom instruction. How do…
Ensuring High-Quality Mathematics Instruction in Your District – Day 1
There’s no denying that high-quality mathematics instruction is essential to ensure all students are college and career ready. But how do school leaders ensure that high-quality mathematics instruction is taking place in all classrooms? This workshop is designed for Administrators, Principals, Evaluators, Special Education Directors and other school leaders to empower them to become better instructional leaders of mathematics. Come learn and collaborate with other school leaders as we tackle these questions (and more): What does high-quality mathematics instruction look…