Computational Strategies That Develop Deep Comprehension and Number Fluency

A first step toward more effective math instruction is to move away from an emphasis on teaching computation as a series of rote rules and memorization of basic facts. This hands-on workshop will focus on developing student comprehension of computation through conceptual understanding of what to do and why. We will explore multiple strategies for solving computation problems so that we can better meet all student needs.

Goals:

• learn strategies to develop students who are not only capable of solving computation problems but truly understand computation

• help students to apply their thinking to new problem situations

• learn ways to teach place value understanding and the properties of operations

• explore composing and decomposing numbers, splitting or branching numbers, compensation, open number lines, the area model for multiplication of whole numbers and fractions

• investigate strategies that will lead to greater understanding of number operations and fact fluency

Presenter(s):
Carole Foreman - Math Consultant/Coach
Linda Myers - Math Consultant/Coach, Associate Director School Improvement CESA 9

Cost:  $75 per person School Improvement Members
$175 per person for non-Member
Cost includes Lunch and Materials

 

 

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