July MTLT Teacher Talk
The July MTLT Teacher Talk will meet to talk about an article from the legacy journal The Mathematics Teacher: “HOLA: Hunt for Opportunities-Learn-Act” by Rochelle Gutiérrez.
Classroom Conversations: Building a Foundation for Success With Fractions (Open to All)
Presented by:
Missy Sperle,
Grades:
Are your 5th-grade students struggling to grasp complex concepts because they lack a solid foundation in fractions? Join Missy Sperle as she explores the importance of reinforcing fraction understanding in 5th grade. Missy will highlight the video lesson "Introduction to Fractions Using a Number Line" and share practical strategies on how to use this NCTM resource to reinforce key concepts, address common misconceptions, and provide guidance on how to effectively utilize the supplemental materials to support your students' understanding of fractions.
Research in the Math Classroom: Using It and Doing It
Presented by:
Melissa Boston,
Mike Steele,
Margaret (Peg) Smith,
Grades:
The connections between mathematics education research and classroom practice are complex. Whether your “classroom” is in K-12 mathematics or mathematics teacher education, you’ve likely used strategies or curricula that are “research-based.” How do we strengthen the connections between research and practice in ways that are helpful in the day-to-day work of teaching? And what are the roles that classroom teachers and teacher educators can play in designing and doing research?
In this session, we explore NCTM’s recent position statement, Linking Research and Practice, to discuss these relationships. Attendees will consider how to be good consumers of research-based materials, discuss how they can engage in research in their own classrooms, and offer insights into how to bring research and classroom practice closer together. Dr. Margaret (Peg) Smith, lead author of the Taking Action and 5 Practices in Practice book series, will also share her insights on the importance of connecting research and practice to enhance mathematics teaching and learning.
Developing a Positive Math Mindset with Games, Books, and Technology for Young Learners (Open to All)
Presented by:
Ashley Lewis Presser,
Kristen Reed,
Jessica Young,
Grades:
This session will focus on ways to foster a positive math mindset for young learners in preschool though the early grades, using fun, hands-on games, engaging narrative stories, and math-focused technology tools.
Presented as part of the NCTM/EMIF Announce Early Childhood Math Webinar Series