Middle Grade Math Institute: A Deep Dive into Geometry - 34048
How mathematics is taught in middle school significantly influences students' grasp of mathematical concepts in higher grades. Providing meaningful, connected learning experiences is essential to ensure students build a solid foundation. This five-part series comprehensively explores the grades 6-8 standards, focusing on aligning key concepts vertically within this grade band. In this session, middle school mathematics teachers will unpack the big ideas in measurement and geometry to make sense of concepts and formulas for simple and complex shapes. While attending all sessions is optional, participants can choose the ones most relevant to their classroom needs. By engaging with this series, teachers gain valuable routines, strategies, and resources from the MGM Institute, empowering them to teach and inspire middle-grade learners effectively.
Audiences
Teacher - General Education, Teacher - Middle School (Grades 6-8), Instructional Coaches/Support Specialists
Objectives
During this session, middle school mathematics teachers will explore common middle grade geometric question types, concepts, and misconceptions, identify the learning progression and vertical alignment of geometric concepts in grades 6-8, and experience classroom routines and resources for teaching geometric concepts effectively.
Session
60956
Fee
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Seats Left
39
T-TESS
2.2,3.1
Registration Deadline
1/28/2025
Credit Type
Continuing Professional Education
Duration
06:00
T-PESS
Presenter
Tiffany Stevenson ESC Region 11, David Henson ESC Region 11
For assistance contact:
Tiffany Stevenson
TStevenson@esc11.net
For assistance contact:
David Henson
Instructional Content Coach
dhenson@esc11.net
(817) 740-7579
Offered Again On
- 1/28/2025 8:30 am
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