Math Expressions Blended Usage Institute

Course Agenda

Length of Training: 1 day

Audience: Grade K-5 teachers, Title I coordinators, mathematics coordinators, administrators

Objectives


As a result of this institute, participants will:
  1. Become familiar with the educational research that defines Math Expressions.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the instructional elements, strategies, and program components.
  3. Learn how to develop the five core structures in the classroom.
  4. Model effective Math Expressions classroom instruction.

What is Math Expressions?

  • Philosophy of Math Expressions
  • Research behind Math Expressions
  • The impact of Math Expressions on the classroom teacher

What Does Math Expressions Look Like?


A look at a Math Expressions classroom and discussion of the interaction between the teacher and students

How Do I Get There?

  • Program Structure
  • Five Core Structures of Math Expressions
  • A closer look at Building Concepts

Levels of Math Talk

  • What is Math Talk?
  • How is Math Talk developed?
  • The 4 Levels of Math Talk
  • The Structures of Math Talk
  • Quick Practices with Student Leaders

Using Meaningful Math Drawings and MathBoards

  • What are Meaningful Math Drawings?
  • MathBoards as useful tools in the classroom

Three Levels of Blending

Level 1:

  • Math Talk Learning Community
  • Incorporating Math Talk into Houghton Mifflin Math Lessons

Level 2:

  • Problem Solving Strategies and Accessible Algorithms
  • Using Math Expressions Problem Solving Strategies in Houghton Mifflin Math

Level 3:

  • Integrating Content
  • Replacing Houghton Mifflin Math Units/Lessons with Math Expressions