Math Professional Learning Community

CATDC creates transformative learning experiences with educators, supporting dynamic collaborations that center equity, spark innovation, and foster impactful teaching and leadership.

California Teacher Development Collaborative

In this program, we will investigate strategies for engagement, creativity, critical thinking, and inclusivity for the math classroom.

Teaching mathematics, both face-to-face and remotely, is a complex endeavor. Mathematics is a rich and exciting subject, yet many of our students struggle to feel excitement, to think deeply, and to explore. How do we create engaging math lessons where students are at the center of the learning and all students feel safe to participate? In this program, we will investigate strategies for engagement, creativity, critical thinking, and inclusivity. Come be a part of a (virtual) community of thoughtful math teachers and learners that will explore innovative ideas and captivating tasks to make math class matter to our students.Session 1: Mathematical EngagementThe first session will focus on developing math lessons (both in person and online) to increase student engagement, strengthen conceptual understanding, and build self-efficacy. We will explore and experience a variety of rich, student-centered tasks and analyze the tools and structures for facilitating these tasks. We will also discuss strategies for engendering formidable mathematical identities.Session 2: Collaboration &amp; DiscourseResearch informs us that learning mathematics is a social endeavor, but how do we get students to talk to each other, work together and take risks? Prioritizing a collaborative culture, we will explore ideas and routines to create spaces where students feel safe to discuss, explore and share their ideas. Session 3: Curiosity &amp; InclusivityHow do we develop curious and creative mathematicians? How do we maintain inclusive classrooms where all students feel comfortable participating in math activities? In this session, we will look at ways to overcome negative perceptions of mathematics to help students embrace their own mathematical journey, so that all students can “experience the wonder, joy and beauty” of mathematics.Session 4: Assessment &amp; GradingDuring this session, we will explore best practices and brain-compatible research on feedback and assessments to help students master mathematics. Combining research with our practice, we will answer questions around the most effective ways to check for understanding and promote student growth. We will look at some variations on homework, grading, formative assessment and summative assessment in an effort to determine effective applications for our classrooms.Session 5: Moving Math ForwardIn this final session, we will bring together all of our learning to develop future-facing mathematics lessons. What are our common goals? How can math bring us together? As a community, we will develop math goals and activities that will nurture and inspire students for the future. WHO SHOULD ATTENDThis program is aimed at 6th - 12th grade math teachers, though others are welcome to attend.DATESSession 1: October 8 from 3-5:30pmSession 2: December 2 from 3-5:30pmSession 3: January 21 from 3-5:30pmSession 4: March 11 from 3-5:30pmSession 5: May 13 from 3-5:30pmFORMAT This workshop series will be held online via Zoom and may be recorded for CATDC&#x27;s archives. By registering for this event you are consenting to be recorded and photographed by CATDC.CANCELLATION POLICYFor our Ongoing Programs, refunds are available up to 14 days before the session. Please contact us directly or make the request within Eventbrite.Registration may be transferred to a different person up to 7 days before a session. However refunds will not be given, and a session missed for any reason will not be refunded.Please contact us by email as soon as you know you cannot attend a workshop and cannot transfer registration. This will allow us time to contact our waitlist and hopefully fill your spot.

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