Course

Making Sense of Math - Empowering Mathematicians to Tackle Word Problems April 28, 2025

Apr 28, 2025 - May 9, 2025

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Course Description

  • By engaging in a jigsaw and modeling activity, participants will learn about research-based language routines to help students make sense of a problem and how to use the specialized academic language of mathematics. Participants will also have the opportunity to consider how they will bring these turn-key resources back to their staff.
  • Lead Learner (Facilitator): Nate Burgard | Jana Mustard
  • Credit(s) and Type: 1.5 Hours Relicensure | Staff Development

 

Target Audience

  • Admin/Pro-Tech, Certified Staff
  • Open to Substitute Teachers = Yes
  • Open to Student Teachers = Yes
  • Open to Charter School Staff = Yes
    • Charter Certified

 

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Course Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course:

  • I can describe four language routines that empower students.
  • I can understand why the four language routines benefit students.
  • I can explain how to use the four language routines during a lesson.
  • I can connect the four language routines to other content areas.
  • I can plan for a classroom learning opportunity using one of the language routines.

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