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Storytelling and Conceptual Mastery in Mathematics Education with Shayla Heavner

Storytelling and Conceptual Mastery in Mathematics Education with Shayla Heavner

FromMaking Math Moments That Matter


Storytelling and Conceptual Mastery in Mathematics Education with Shayla Heavner

FromMaking Math Moments That Matter

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Dec 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Join us in the latest episode as we dive into the world of mathematics education with Shayla Heavner, the visionary founder of MathBait™. With over a decade of experience and a prestigious Sarah D. Barder Fellowship Award for teaching excellence under her belt, Shayla has been on a mission to revolutionize math education.As a certified online teacher and master reviewer for Quality Matters, Shayla shares insights on the significance of quality, highly engaging material that is accessible to all students. She explores the power of storytelling as a versatile tool across all levels of math education, shedding light on how it can not only captivate students but also serve as a gateway to deeper conceptual exploration.You’ll Learn: Why teaching for conceptual understanding first is critical to ensure students are empowered to reason and prove;Why storytelling is a powerful tool for all levels of mathematics education;Why there must be quality, Highly Engaging Material Accessible to ALL students;How can we use storytelling in an effective way to not only engage but lower the floor to dig into mathematics conceptually;Resources: www.MathBait.comhttps://bit.ly/numbervillehttps://www.facebook.com/mathbaithttps://www.instagram.com/mathbait/https://twitter.com/MathBait District Math Leaders: How are you ensuring that you support those educators who need a nudge to spark a focus on growing their pedagogical-content knowledge? What about opportunities for those who are eager and willing to elevate their practice, but do not have the support? Book a call with our District Improvement Program Team to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement your district math learning goals, but also provide all of the professional learning supports your educators need to grow at the speed of their learning. Book a short conversation with our team now.  Get a Customized Math Improvement Plan For Your District.Are you district leader for mathematics? Take the 12 minute assessment and you’ll get a free, customized improvement plan to shape and grow the 6 parts of any strong mathematics program.Take the assessment
Released:
Dec 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Wondering how to create a classroom culture where students don't want to stop exploring mathematics when the bell rings? Kyle Pearce from TapIntoTeenMinds.com and Jon Orr from MrOrr-IsAGeek.com team up to uncover how we can Make Math Moments That Matter for every student in the math classroom from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Discover how you can build easy to plan and fun to deliver math lessons that kids will not only love, but also learn from using the Making Math Moments That Matter 3-Part Framework. Get ready to learn as we interview math education influencers, engage in coaching calls with mathematics educators from around the world, and take deep dives into assessment, differentiation, student behaviour, engagement, problem solving, math fact fluency, and many other common teacher challenges as we strive to Make Math Moments That Matter. Let’s learn how we can meet the needs of every learner in all classrooms regardless of student readiness together!