Students Making Viable Arguments in Math: SMP 3 in Action

Presented by Steve Leinwand, Principal Research Analyst at the American Institutes for Research
Sponsored by Conceptua Math

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This edWebinar is part one of our three-part series, Making Your Math Class a Model to Behold, which will address the steps you can take as a teacher to make your mathematics classroom as successful as possible for you and your students. It will focus on the research-based strategies around the Standards for Mathematical Practice. The series will specifically focus on the upper-elementary mathematics classroom, but will apply to all K-8 grade levels.

The 3rd Standard for Mathematical Practice asks students to construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. Many regard this as the single most stimulating of the 8 SMP’s, but how can you ace it every day? This session focuses on the expectations for enacting SMP3. Mathematics expert Steve Leinwand provides simple yet practical guidelines and methods for every teacher, from the novice to the seasoned pro. He also will provide guidance for the math coach or principal on how to see that a teacher is making strides with this standard.

Educators are encouraged to share this recording with their principals and/or math coaches, as the content will help everyone to be on the same page.

This edWebinar is part of the Making Your Math Class a Model to Behold Series:
Students Making Viable Arguments in Math: SMP 3 in Action
Low-Entry, High-Exit Math Tasks that Keep Every Student Engaged
Formative Assessment with Mathematical Models

About the Presenter

Steve Leinwand is a dynamic presenter and thought leader in the mathematics education community. He has over 35 years of leadership experience in mathematics education and is a principal research analyst at the American Institutes for Research (AIR). Steve currently serves as a mathematics expert on a wide range of projects that focus on high quality mathematics instruction, turning around underperforming schools, evaluating programs, developing assessments and providing technical assistance. He has spoken and written about effectively implementing the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics, differentiated learning, and “What Every School Leader Needs to Know about Making Math Work for All Students.”

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