Examine a model of professional development from the Math Forum @ Drexel that provides opportunities for teachers to build their understanding of the problem-solving process, explore ways to create similar experiences for students, and learn more about technology resources and support that enable teachers to become leaders in this community.

Powerpoint from session:
    download zipped file: baltimore_session125.ppt.zip
    view as html: baltimore_session125.htm
    view as html: baltimore_session125.pdf

Introductions

 

A Journey

 

Samples

a problem solving approach that engages and builds confidence

    Seven Congruent Rectangles: scenario only || problem

 

using context and visualization to support all students in problem solving

    Filling Glasses: scenario only || problem

 

establishing classroom routines for successful inquiry

    Eating Grapes: scenario only || problem

 

encouraging students to acquire problem solving goals that go beyond just finding "the answer"

    Lemonade Fun: scenario only || problem

 

helping students persist at problem solving, in particular, using effective questioning techniques and task design

    Measuring Melons: scenario only || problem

 

Discussion

how students develop their mathematical understanding

 

How online tools can help

Math Tools

tPow: Balloon Booths

      math content knowledge

      pedagogy -- problem solving and communication

      effective use of technology

more tPoWs (free but require login)

 

Resources

Making Effective Use of Math Forum Resources
    Grades K-2 and 3-5: http://mathforum.org/pd/tour.html
    Grades 6-8 and 9-12: http://mathforum.org/pd/tour2.html

 

Currently we are offering these (free) online Orientation Sessions:
     Math Tools
     Technology Problems of the Week (tPoWs)
     Problems of the Week Membership -- Getting Started

 

Currently we are offering these (free) online Workshops:

     Using Technology and Problem Solving to Build Algebraic Reasoning
     http://mathforum.org/pd/algebraic/

     Technology Tools for Thinking and Reasoning about Probability
     http://mathforum.org/pd/probability/

 

More Information: Math Forum Professional Development Program: Learning Math Together
     http://mathforum.org/pd/

 

Contact Information

Suzanne