Course
Making Sense of Math - Empowering Mathematicians to Tackle Word Problems April 28, 2025
Apr 28, 2025 - May 9, 2025
Full course description
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
Date, Time, and Location
- Date: April 28, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Location: ThunderRidge High School | 1991 W Wildcat Reserve Pkwy, Highlands Ranch, 80129
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.