2021 NCTM Virtual Conference

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Join us this week at NCTM as we present three workshops, all exploring new ways to present math concepts in the elementary grade levels! See information below:

1. Wednesday, February 3^rd, Noon: Kathy Richardson & Sue Dolphin present The Power of Number Talks Taught Virtually or In Person

Presented by Kathy Richardson and Sue Dolphin, learn the four stages of using models that will increase the effectiveness of Number Talks. Learn how Number Talks can support students in developing number relationships, the structure of numbers and ultimately computational fluency.

2. Thursday, February 4^th, Noon: Angela Gardiner and Ana Stephens present The Impact of Algebra in the Elementary Math Curriculum

LEAP - Learning through an Early Algebra Progression is a new program developed by TERC, U of WI, Madison and U of TX at Austin. Presented by two of the program’s co-authors, learn why early algebra is so important, what it looks like in the elementary classroom and how the LEAP program can enhance your teaching and impact student achievement.

3. Friday, February 5^th, Noon: Sue Looney and Matt Christiansen present Teaching with Manipulatives: Building Understanding of Addition Facts

In this session, Sue Looney and Matt Christiansen will share a continuum for teaching addition facts for understanding with three basic tools. The session includes a live demo of how to use manipulatives to support learning and a student video. There will also be a preview of online Teaching with Manipulatives PD and a free downloadable activity.