Wednesday, July 29, 2015

July 27 | Singapore

We discuss five elements of a problem-solving lesson to develop five core competencies in problem solving?

Reflection 
What are the five elements? What are the five competencies? What are two ways to develop each of the five conptencies? 

Why do you think the numbers used are 7,3 and 2 and ten frames are used?

Why do you think ice cream is used in the putting 52 ice cream in four boxes problem? What if students suggesting dividing by putting the ice cream one by one (inefficient strategy).

Thursday, July 23, 2015

July 24 | Houston

Slides from the two lectures will be available soon


July 21.22.23 | Kansas City

Slides from MathPlus will be uploaded on this site | Here


The solution to one problem discussed in 3-5 Session (Groups E&F).




July 20 | Phoenix



Slides and Photos for Great Hearts Academy Here

Friday, July 10, 2015

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

July 8.9 | Las Vegas


Slides are available here.

How Fractions Are Introduced please refer to this page.

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

June 1.2.3 | London


Day 1 Main Slides are available here.

Key Ideas Discussed
  • International Assessment Data
  • Adding Three 1-Digit Numbers - Concept Development Lesson
  • Dividing Two-Digit Numbers - Concept Development Lesson
  • Model Method
  • Multiplying Two-Digit Number - Practice Lesson
  • Lesson Structure
  • Five Core Competencies
  • Differentiating Instruction