MS-5 (Grades K-5)
Using Math Expressions in Your Classroom - The Basics and the Goodies, With a Focus on Technology
Pat Koniecki, Racine Unified School District, Racine, WI
pat.koniecki@racine.k12.wi.us
  

Are you looking for ways to enhance your instruction, share experiences and activities, and learn some ways to incorporate technology within your Math Expressions classroom?  Whether you are new to this program or you have already been using it, this session will give you the opportunity to get and share successful tips and explore various technology resources.

On Monday, we will start with a general overview of the program, focusing on basic structures, materials and strategies. This will be an introduction for new users and a review for teachers who have been using the program.

On Tuesday, participants will work on specific topics within their own grade level. These may include discussions about materials, pacing, assessment, and other issues and tips.  You will teach one lesson to your grade level team (and see other lessons taught at your grade level). If you are currently using the program, bring the necessary materials to teach one of your favorite lessons.  If you are new, suggested lessons and materials will be provided.

On Thursday, we will integrate technology to enhance student participation and total engagement.  Math Expressions' interactive website and online resources (online TE, student text, activity sheets, etc.) will be shared, including several activities that can be used on a SMARTBoard.  Participants may bring a flash drive to receive lots of free goodies.  Imagine how excited your kids will be to journey through the awesome literature connections of Math Expressions! Math and Literature come to life when students connect their favorite stories and engage in hands-on math activities with a technology twist.

On Friday, you will have the opportunity to further explore the SMARTBoard activities and online resources specific to your grade level with hands-on time in a computer lab.  Participants will also receive materials to make an independent learning center.

If Math Expressions is your game, take this session.  You'll be glad you came! Participants from last year's Math Expressions workshop commented: "This was an awesome experience!" "Excellent! This instruction was extremely helpful to me. Pat gave 100%+."