Saturday, April 12, 2014: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
R09 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Annie Fetter
Co-Speaker:
Debbie Wile
The very first Common Core Standard for Mathematical Practice, telling students to “make sense of problems,” includes many ideas that have long been emphasized in literacy instruction. Yet when “math” starts, both teachers and students often leave those good habits behind. We’ll look at examples of this phenomenon and explore how to translate literacy routines into good mathematical practices.
Presentation Format: 3-5 Session
Grade Band Audience: 3 to 5, 6 to 8