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How Word Problems Can Strengthen Language Development Using Math Talk
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
Presented by Dr. Karen C. Fuson, Program Author of Math Expressions, and Professor Emerita at Northwestern University
Sponsored by Math@Heinemann
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Empower your students to be active participants in their math learning journey. In this edWebinar, Dr. Karen Fuson, a renowned math education expert, guides you through the process of building a nurturing classroom that enhances language development through collaboration and critical thinking. Learn how to leverage word problems as a springboard for student-led discussions, where diverse perspectives are valued and mathematical understanding flourishes.
These research-backed approaches, featured in the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics’ Journal of Mathematics Education Leadership, are designed to empower K-6 students to confidently share their ideas, analyze different problem-solving strategies, and build a strong foundation in both math and language. View this session to discover the keys to academic achievement.
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-6 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.
About the Presenter
Math Expressions author Dr. Karen Fuson is Professor Emerita of Learning Sciences in the School of Education and Social Policy and the Department of Psychology at Northwestern University. She was a member of the National Research Council’s Committees that wrote Adding It Up, Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood, and How Students Learn. Professor Fuson worked on the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and on the learning progressions for these standards and has advised PARCC and Smarter Balance on their math test design and items. She has published over 80 research articles on mathematics teaching and learning.
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