Ignite Community-Based Math Modeling to Cultivate Creative Problem Solvers and Young Change Agents
Friday, December 2, 2022
11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
This session will present an instructional strategy used school wide to engage K–6 students in mathematical modeling to solve school and community problems connected to students' lived experiences. We will share modeling tasks that engage students in building awareness of community issues and empowering them to build solutions and take action.
Lead Speaker
Jennifer M. Suh, Board of Directors, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Reston, Virginia; George Mason University
Co-Speaker(s)
Kristen M. Burke, Westlawn Elementary, Virginia
Susan M. Call, Westlawn Elementary, Virginia
Kara M. McElveen, Westlawn Elementary, Virginia
Brett M. Terrell, Westlawn Elementary, Virginia
Audience
General Interest
Conference Strand
Ignite Your Community: Partnering to Plan and Support Success for Students