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Innov8: Engaging the Struggling Learner

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

66- Practitioners Working Together to Engage Struggling Students in Mathematics

Thursday, November 17, 2016: 3:15 PM-4:30 PM
260/267 (America's Center)

 

Lead Speaker:
Amber G. Candela
Co-speakers:
Christy Wohlgemuth and Ashleigh Hussey


 

Research states using high cognitive demand tasks can improve student engagement (Smith and Stein 2011). We will share the collaborative work done by a university researcher with elementary and middle school teachers, coaches, and administrators to improve the implementation of tasks in grades 3–8 with the intention of engaging all students, especially those who struggle, in mathematics.

 

Presentation Format: Research & Practitioner’s Paired Session