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Thursday, May 8, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Presented by Dr. Anna Stokke, Professor, Department of Mathematics & Statistics, University of Winnipeg; and Dr. Benjamin G. Solomon, Associate Professor, Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology, School of Education, University at Albany
Sponsored by Evidence Advocacy Center
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From software development and artificial intelligence to marketing and healthcare, every student needs a high level of mathematics proficiency to be prepared for the careers that await them following graduation. Yet math proficiency in countries around the globe, from Canada and the United States to Australia, Scotland, and Germany, is declining. While the data are sobering, there is a solution to the problem: embracing the science of math instruction.
Attend this edWebinar for a lively discussion between Dr. Anna Stokke and Dr. Benjamin Solomon about how evidence-based instructional practices can improve math outcomes for all students. They’ll explore:
- The instructional hierarchy: what it is and how it guides instruction
- Mathematical fluency: what it is and why it’s important
- Multiple strategies: what the research says about teaching multiple strategies for mathematical operations
- Math facts: evidence-based techniques that develop automaticity
Although not widely implemented, there is a substantial body of evidence about how to effectively teach math. Whether you’re a state or district leader or in the classroom, embracing these evidence-based practices is the only way to ensure all students are well prepared for all types of math encountered, whether in secondary and post-secondary education or on the job. This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.
About the Presenters
Dr. Anna Stokke is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Winnipeg. She is a recipient of a 3M National Teaching Fellowship, which is Canada’s most prestigious award for teaching excellence and educational leadership at the post-secondary level. She is Co-founder and President of the non-profit organization Archimedes Math Schools, which delivers after-school math classes for children. She hosts the popular math education podcast Chalk & Talk, where she discusses evidence-informed math teaching with leading education experts.
Dr. Benjamin G. Solomon joined the faculty of the University at Albany in 2015 and is currently an Associate Professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology. Prior to joining University at Albany, he was on the faculty at Oklahoma State University where he co-directed the OSU School Psychology Center and helped facilitate implementation of statewide Response to Intervention. His publications focus on experimental methods and statistics, intervention efficiency, and curriculum-based measurement. Dr. Solomon currently teaches the assessment sequence as well as academic intervention. He serves on several editorial and advisory boards and previously directed a statewide initiative to improve academic outcomes for students with disabilities.
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The Evidence Advocacy Center (EAC) serves as a clearinghouse to connect states, districts, schools, higher education institutions, and parent advocates to trustworthy resources that are proven to have an impact. Our expert teams curate vetted, research-based resources from partners and collaborators to inform policy and practice at all levels of the education system so that all students receive the high-quality education they deserve. Visit evidenceadvocacycenter.org to learn more about our mission to transform education into a profession that relies on evidence and to explore our free menus of research-based resources and practices.
