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Fraction Representations and Operations – Matthew Oldridge
In this webinar, participants will be learning to represent fractions using linear models, area, volume, and sets. We will learn how these representations inform our sense of equivalence, and look at how fraction operations in grades 6-8 can be taught conceptually with “no tricks”. We will unravel the curriculum expectations and focus on ways to …
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The Progression of Division
The Progression of Division: From Arrays and Area Models to Long Division and Beyond Like multiplication, division is a very important concept that spans from primary and into abstraction well beyond our high school curriculum. Let’s take some time to explore where the idea of division begins, build a conceptual understanding of what it means, …
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The Progression of Multiplication: From Arrays and Area Models to the Standard Algorithm and Beyond
We’ve all heard it before; kids don’t know their multiplication facts! While this may or may not be true, what is more important than simply memorization multiplication facts is building a conceptual understanding of what multiplication means, how to visualize multiplication and how the standard algorithm for multiplication really works. Let’s start in primary where …
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Technology Integration in Mathematics
In this session, elementary educators explore a variety of ways to incorporate the use of technology into their mathematics classroom. Whether they have one device, or many, participants will learn how to make the most of what they have. The session will take a closer look at some technology integration models, SAMR and TPACK, and venture into ways to …
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Coming of Age in the Digital Era
This presentation examines representations of males and females in media and addresses what these images say about gender stereotypes and normative masculinity and femininity. Topics discussed include mixed media messages, violence in media, the hypersexualization of girls, and how social media is impacting on youth perceptions of what type of person they are supposed to …