Project-Based Learning in Mathematics
Brining PBL to life in K-12 Mathematics
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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 12/5/2023 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 12/5/2023 12:01 AM
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Have you ever wondered how academically rich Project-Based Learning (PBL) could be implemented into the mathematics classroom? Come learn and explore with award-winning educator and author Maggie Lee McHugh, PhD. Throughout this Day-long workshop, you will:
- Participate in a mini mathematics PBL experience
- Learn about the Essential Attributes of a PBL mathematics experience
- Explore a variety of mathematics Performance Tasks and high-quality Projects
- Create or adapt a Performance Task or Project for your students
Leave with a growing understanding of how PBL can be implemented in the K-12 mathematics classroom. Gain resources to implement a project in your classroom. The first 20 registered participants* will receive a copy of McHugh's book Bringing Project-Based Learning to Life in Mathematics, K-12 (Corwin Mathematics, 2023) on the day of the workshop.
*Participant must be present at the workshop to receive this book.
About the author:
Dr. Maggie Lee McHugh believes all students are creative, compassionate, intellectual learners who, when given the right educational conditions, grow to be insightful, engaged citizens in our society. For Maggie, project-based learning (PBL) lays the foundation for every learner to find success. Maggie currently works at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse teaching math education courses to pre-service teachers. Additionally, Maggie has the pleasure of serving as a national faculty member for PBLWorks, traveling the United States to work with educators on implementing PBL in their classroom and district. To uplift the mathematics community, Maggie serves as the Wisconsin Mathematics Council Annual Conference co-chair. She is also a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Classroom Resource Committee. Maggie is the 2021 Midwest regional winner of the National University Teacher Award and the 2019 Wisconsin Middle School Teacher of the Year. She received the state honors for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Maggie has her National Board Certification in early adolescence mathematics. Maggie's dedication to empowering all learners is fueled by her "kiddos" who daily remind her of the courage, compassion, and perseverance needed to continuously become a better "you."
This workshop is offered exclusively to those districts participating in Universal School Improvement (LS1) Services including: Abbotsford, Bloomer, Chippewa Falls, Colby, Eau Claire, Flambeau, Gilman, Gilmanton, Granton, Greenwood, Ladysmith, Lake Holcombe, Loyal, Mondovi, Neillsville, New Auburn, Owen-Withee, Spencer, and Thorp.