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Reach for the Stars
Area(s) of Focus: kindergartenDivision(s): PrimaryLevel(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3Resource(s) Available:Explore the impact of 5 domains that affect children’s social, emotional and academic functioning in the classroom:
1) Use of technology
2) Nutrient-rich foods
3) Physical activity
4) Sleep
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Exploring Spatial Reasoning Through Coding
Area(s) of Focus: mathLevel(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6Resource(s) Available:Teachers/students will learn how to code as a tool for learning. Teachers will engage in professional learning opportunities on how to use the various coding apps and tools and collaborate with a lead teacher to support implementation in class.
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Using Student Clinical Interviews About Fractions and Decimals as a Diagnostic to Determine Student Misconceptions and Plan Instructional Next Steps
Area(s) of Focus: mathDivision(s): Intermediate, JuniorLevel(s): Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8Resource(s) Available:Research into junior/intermediate student misconceptions in fractions and decimals through conducting student clinical interviews in math. Lessons and number talks designed to address misconceptions for gap closing.
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Making Number Talks Matter
Use models and tools that support students’ understandings and proficiencies, to evaluate the impact that Number Talks will have in the intermediate level classroom.
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Sharing and Refining Best Practices in Mathematics – Through a Special Education Lens
Area(s) of Focus: mathDivision(s): Intermediate, Special EducationLevel(s): Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8Resource(s) Available:Teacher’s from special education classes collaborated to refine and explore best practices for their students’ growth in mathematics. Focus was on using data for targeted intervention on specific math strategies/concepts.
