Kentucky Center for Mathematics

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Unlocking Student Thinking: The Art of Math Problem Solving (K-2)

Do your students struggle to make sense of word problems? In this 2-day course, learn proven strategies for problem solving that will be a game changer for your K-2 students! Participants will receive over $200 in classroom materials and books.

Previously part of the KCM Comprehensive Course for Primary Grades.

Description:

Learn strategies and gain resources to help students make sense of different problem structures, equivalence, and more.

  • Explore the various structures of story problems and the key role algebraic reasoning plays as students make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
  • Supplement your current curriculum by asking impactful questions that support student thinking and promote problem solving.
  • Learn instructional routines that support students to enter and work through problems.
  • Materials include Good Questions: Great Ways to Differentiate Mathematics Instruction in the Standards-Based Classroom, math balances, pattern blocks, and more!

Cost: $200 per participant

Lexington, KY

Facilitator: Julie Adams and Sumer Smith

Sessions 1 & 2 (in-person): February 28 & 29, 2024;   9:00 am - 4:00 pm Eastern Time

CANCELLED