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NCTM 2016 Annual Meeting & Exposition

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

240- Choosing Tasks: Shallow or Deep?

Thursday, April 14, 2016: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
2022 (Moscone)

 

Lead Speaker:
Erica Slate Young
Co-Speaker:
Sheila Holt


 

How do we create rich learning environments where all students learn at a high level? This session focuses on teaching elementary teacher candidates to sort tasks into categories based on Webb's Depth of Knowledge. They rewrite level 1 or 2 tasks to be a level 3. They then use these tasks in a classroom and revisit depth. The results are surprising!

 

Presentation Format: Higher Education Session