How Do Students LEARN Math?
Appalachia IU8 Science of Math Summit
Learn from the Experts!
The Appalachia IU8 is proud to host a Science of Math Summit to provide our area schools with the latest research and evidence surrounding math education!
Developed around the stages of learning within the Instructional Hierarchy, this one-day in-person event will provide administrators, school psychologists, and teachers the opportunity to hear from contributors of the science of math movement on the latest research and evidence of how students learn mathematics and what that means for our classrooms!
IU8 Science of Math Summit
- The event will be hosted at the Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 Executive Office
- The event is FREE to all IU8 districts and Act 48 credit hours will be provided.
- Participants will receive a free copy of the book, How Learning Happens, by Paul Kirschner & Eric Hendrick
Tuesday, Aug 2, 2022, 08:15 AM
Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8, 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA, USA
Topics & Speakers
What is the Science of Math & What Myths of Math Education is this Science Busting?
In this session, Dr. Codding will introduce participants to the science of math movement and the myths that have plagued math instruction for years! Participants will provided evidence-based recommendations for math instruction that aligns with the science of learning through the instructional hierarchy.
Acquisition to Fluency via Systematic Instruction
In this session, we focus on how systematic instruction in math – which is appropriate modeling, practice, and supports – can help students with their acquisition of math content. We will also highlight how fluency in math is built through practice and feedback. By the end of this session, you’ll be prepared to provide systematic instruction via the Science of Math.
Attacking Word Problems with Schema Instruction
In this session, we discuss two word-problem strategies that adhere to the Science of Math: using an attack strategy and focusing on word-problem schemas. First, we review several attack strategies that provide a general approach to setting up and solving a word problem. Then, we review five common schemas seen in word problems. By the end of this session, you’ll be ready to help your students become expert math problem solvers!
Generalization/Adaptation & Maintenance Learning
End of year assessment scores not matching teacher expectations? If so, your math instruction may not be reaching the final stage of the learning process - Generalization/Adaptation & Maintenance Learning!
In this session, Dr. Elizabeth Hughes will share evidence collected on the impact this stage of learning has on long-term student achievement, and will provide evidence-based strategies to ensure students maintain their learning!
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Agenda
8:15-8:30 -- Welcome & Logistics
8:30-10:00 -- The Science of Math & Myth Busting, with Dr. Robin Codding (via Zoom)
10:15-11:30 -- Acquisition to Fluency via Systematic Instruction, with Dr. Sarah Powell
11:30-12:30 -- Lunch (on your own)
12:45-2:00 -- Attacking Word Problems with Schema Instruction, with Dr. Sarah Powell
2:15-3:45 -- Generalization/Adaptation & Maintenance Learning, with Dr. Elizabeth Hughes
3:45-4:00 -- Closing
Learn More about the Science of Math
Event Contact:
Educational Consultant, MTSS & Mathematics
Email: AWilliamson@IU08.org
Website: www.iu08.org
Phone: 814.414.7781