BUILD THINKING CLASSROOMS: Increase Your Students' MATH Success (Grades 1-5)

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Have you been interested in building or enhancing a Thinking Classroom? We know when math experiences are engaging and encourage all students to think, the results are great. In this NEW seminar by Amy Stark, you'll learn a wealth of outstanding Thinking Classroom ideas and resources, including how to:

In this fast-paced seminar, Amy will share the best ideas and techniques that have proven successful in her teaching and coaching work to build Thinking Classrooms. Amy's collection of rich tasks, activities, strategies, and tools are easy to incorporate in any classroom and with any existing math curriculum. For practical ways to build Thinking Classrooms to increase math success, this is a seminar you won't want to miss!

Like you, I grapple daily with the challenge of presenting my math curriculum in a manner that not only captivates my students, but also stimulates critical thinking rather than rote memorization. When I was first introduced to the concept of Thinking Classrooms, it appeared to be just what I was looking for. However, this discovery led to a plethora of questions, including:

I've crafted this seminar to address these questions and many more, while offering practical resources and solutions for seamlessly integrating a Thinking Classroom framework into your math instruction. The best part – you can immediately incorporate all the strategies and ideas I will share into your existing math program, and you can trust they'll yield results. Each activity, concept, and lesson I present has proven successful in my own classroom and in those of the teachers with whom I work.

In addition to receiving my comprehensive digital resource handbook, you'll gain a wealth of practical ideas for building and enhancing Thinking Classrooms. We'll examine how to get started, see real-world examples from exemplary Thinking Classrooms, and you'll acquire the tools and strategies needed to make yours a highly effective Thinking Classroom. My goal is to give you the best, most practical and successful techniques.

Be prepared to step into your students' shoes as I demonstrate these engaging, use-tomorrow activities and approaches. I look forward to sharing a wealth of practical ideas and teaching strategies you'll be excited to use to build your own Thinking Classroom to greatly enhance mathematical learning.

P.S. You will leave feeling inspired, excited, and prepared to build or enhance your own Thinking Classroom to strengthen your students' engagement and learning in math.

Grades 1-5: Classroom Teachers, Math Specialists, Math Coaches, Title I Staff, Resource Specialists, Special Education Staff, Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, and Administrators

Extensive Thinking Classrooms Digital Resource Handbook You will receive an extensive digital resource handbook specifically designed for this seminar. Included in the handbook are:

For in-person seminars, registrants will also receive a printed copy of the resource handbook as long as their registration is received in the BER office at least 15 calendar days before the event.

Share Ideas This seminar provides a wonderful opportunity for participants to meet and share ideas with other educators interested in building or enhancing Thinking Classrooms to increase student engagement and success in math.

Consultation Available Amy Stark will be available for consultation regarding your questions and the unique needs of your own math program.

Semester Credit Option Up to four graduate level professional development credits are available with an additional fee and completion of follow-up practicum activities. Details for direct enrollment with University of Massachusetts Global, a nonprofit affiliate, will be available at this program.

Meet Inservice Requirements Participants of both the Live Online Seminar and those completing the Recorded Version online can receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify five continuing education hours. State CEUs are available for both versions of the course. For specific details, visit www.ber.org/ceus.

What you'll learn

• The best Thinking Classroom instructional techniques and tasks to strengthen your existing grades 1-5 math program – no matter what curriculum you teach
• Key steps and proven strategies to organize, build, and enhance highly effective Thinking Classrooms in math
• Dozens of practical, easy-to-incorporate math tasks perfect for all your math students – from those who struggle to your most capable
• Useful tips to work smarter, not harder … You'll receive an extensive Thinking Classroom digital resource handbook filled with outstanding ideas, tasks, and student samples you can use immediately