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Strip Models, Tape Diagrams, Bar Models, Oh My!

November 25, 2014 by Cassy Turner Leave a Comment

My session entitled Strip Models, Tape Diagrams, Bar Models, Oh My! has been accepted for both 2015 national conferences of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Lauri Susi of Conceptua Math is my co-presenter on these!

Now you can vote for the session to be held at the National Charter Schools Conference (NCSC) as well. We’ll reach a whole new crowd of Charter School administrators, teachers and founders!

The short description of the session:

Strip Models, Tape Diagrams, Bar Models, Oh My!

These visual components sit at the intersection of Common Core, the Singapore Math® approach, and now technology! Learn why visual models for word problems are so powerful, try some problems from the simple to the complex, and investigate web-based programs and iPad apps that will help anyone incorporate this effective strategy into their classrooms.

Participants will learn how to create visual models for word problems and then integrate model drawing into their instruction. Questioning techniques for guiding student understanding of problem solving will be modeled for participants. Attendees will learn how the use of visual models for word problems can help students build a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. Attendees will see and try online modeling tools used to develop and assess students’ deep understanding of word problems.

Vote by December 19th to get this session on the schedule!

Vote for Cassy’s NCSC Proposal!

Filed Under: Math Events, Math Resources Tagged With: Model Method, NCSC Conference, NCSM Conference, NCTM Conference

Jumpstart Your Singapore Math 2024

Registration is Open!

Los Angeles, CA | July 22 – 23, 2024

Denver, CO |July 25 – 26, 2024

Jumpstart Online

Join us for a unique, interactive, hands-on learning experience for K-6 Teachers, Coaches and Math Specialists. Experience two days of focused, content-based instruction on how to best use the Singapore Math approach.
Are you a teacher new to the Singapore approach to math instruction?
Looking to refresh your math teaching skills?
Is your school switching or upgrading their curriculum?
Wanting to incorporate the best practices from Singapore into your current curriculum?
Just curious about the reasons for Singapore’s remarkable success?

if so, jumpstart your practice with us!

Plan to attend Jumpstart Your Singapore Math® Instruction. This intensive learning opportunity will cover all the essential elements of Singapore’s highly-acclaimed math program, including strategies, number sense, model drawing, and curriculum.

In addition to the math content, you’ll learn how to use assessments, assign and evaluate home enjoyment and strategies to remediate and extend lessons for student learning.

Jumpstart Schedule:

Day One begins with a deep dive into the Singapore approach, including the pedagogy and number sense components.

After lunch, choose from two different programs for Grade Level bands: K-2 and 3-8 focusing on number sense and operations.

Day Two begins with differentiated sessions focusing on k-2 and 3 – 8 content including mental math strategies, multi-step word problems, and advanced model drawing.

Bring your books! We’ll spend the afternoon analyzing Singapore curricula and developing hands-on lessons for your grade level that you can take right back to your classroom. We’ll also focus on remediation and extension activities to enhance your lessons.

Don’t have materials yet? We’ve got you covered! We will have some books or digital access for many curriculums available at the session

Check out the reviews of past Jumpstart Your Singapore Math® sessions

Why attend?

Singapore’s approach to math education is much different from curricula commonly taught in American schools. For this reason, teachers need a solid understanding of Singapore’s pedagogy to deliver instruction.

Since 2008, Math Champions’ Teacher-Trainers have helped thousands of teachers understand and effectively teach elementary mathematics. The Jumpstart Your Singapore Math® program is based on training methods refined over the past decade through our work with more than 130 schools and more than 200 seminars for educators.

This workshop is for current and potential users of

Dimensions Math
Primary Math
Math in Focus
Eureka/EngageNY
Think Mathematics

Anyone interested in incorporating these techniques into their own classroom, regardless of their current curriculum.

Learn from the Best

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn directly from acclaimed trainers and experts in the Singapore Maths approach.

Cassy Turner

Cassy is an author, teacher, trainer, and coach who has been passionate about mathematics education since 2001. The founder of Math Champions Professional Development, she has worked with over 200 schools on six continents to help teachers improve math instruction.

In addition, Cassy is part of the core writing team developing Dimensions Math, a Pre-K through Grade 5 curriculum based on Singapore’s pedagogy as well as a co-author of a math training manual approved by the State of California. She speaks at math conferences around the world and, for the past six years, has hosted the Jumpstart Your Singapore Math workshops for teachers. She has served on the Boards of Liberty Common School, Kaleidoscope School, and the Middle School Mathematics Institute.

Cassy is a devoted champion of elementary mathematics.

Susan Resnick

We are thrilled to have Susan return to the workshops this year. She brings over 30 years of education experience as a Math Teacher, Special Education teacher, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Principal, District Math Coordinator, and national and international staff developer for mathematics instruction (whew!) to our Jumpstart Your Singapore Math Workshops.

Additionally, Susan is the author of several books, including Singapore Math: Fact Fluency, Math in Focus 2020 edition, Math in Focus Performance Tasks, and Primary Mathematics 2022. She presents regularly both internationally and locally including at NCSM, NCTM, Greg Tang Math, and at the Math in Focus National Institutes.

Susan works with passion to bring an understanding of differentiation and the principles of good instructional practices to the world of math teaching.

What attendees say about our trainings:

Engaging instruction

Games for practice!

The Philosophy of mathematics instruction in Singapore: Educators will leave with an understanding of why the Singapore approach is gaining popularity around the world. We will explore Singapore’s teaching model and key ideas behind the curriculum.
Methods used in the Singapore curriculum: Learn how to plan and deliver effective lessons, understanding and incorporating key components and Tasks to engage learners through independent thinking and problem-solving.
Explore number sense and mental math strategies: We will take an in-depth look at number sense and its importance through the use of number bonds and mental math strategies.
Teach concepts to mastery: Explore the coherent sequence and how concepts build and develop mastery throughout the grades.
Use the concrete-pictorial-abstract approach to teach place value and operations.

After lunch, choose your own adventure:

Kindergarten through Second Grade

Focus on specific strategies numeracy skills developed in Kindergarten through second grade. Take a dive into best practices to teach early concepts with depth and mastery.

Third through Eighth Grade

Learn to use manipulatives and visual models to develop number sense and fluency with basic operations.

Day Two: Planning to Teach Singapore Math

In the morning, choose your own adventure continues!

Kindergarten through Second Grade

Work with manipulatives and visual models to teach addition and subtraction and early computation. Learn strategies to reach diverse learners and explore best practices to teach early concepts with depth and mastery.

Third through Eighth Grade

Focus on problem-solving and practice with basic and advanced word problems that can be solved with bar models (Also known as tape diagrams).

After lunch, focus on lesson planning

Strategies for remediating critical gaps will be covered.

Details

Daily Schedule:
8:00 AM – Registration and Coffee
8:30 AM – Sessions start
11:45 AM – Lunch is provided!
3:30 PM – Closing

Investment:
$595 per person for two full days of instruction.

Want to send a larger group or pay by PO/check? Email: Training@MathChampions.com

What’s Included?
…You mean besides all the great learning?!

A comprehensive resource handbook
Coffee and lite breakfast each morning
On-site lunch provided each day
Certificate of Attendance for 12 clock hours.
Free parking

For more information: Contact Cassy Turner with questions

Locations:

Los Angeles, CA | July 22 – 23, 2024
Pressman Academy

1055 La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035

Please note for Pressman Academy:

*There is no onsite parking at the school. Paid lot ($12/day) is available a 4-min walk away or metered street parking. A parking map will be provided closer to the event date.

*Provided food on this campus will be kosher.

Denver, CO | July 25 – 26, 2024

Heritage Heights Academy

20050 East Smoky Hill Road Centennial, CO 80015

Registration Open

Charlotte, NC | July 24 – 25, 2023

Denver, CO | July 27 – 28, 2023

Jumpstart Online

Join us for a unique, interactive, hands-on learning experience for K-6 Teachers, Coaches and Math Specialists. Experience two days of focused, content-based instruction on how to best use the Singapore Math approach.
Are you a teacher new to the Singapore approach to math instruction?
Looking to refresh your math teaching skills?
Is your school switching or upgrading their curriculum?
Wanting to incorporate the best practices from Singapore into your current curriculum?
Just curious about the reasons for Singapore’s remarkable success?

if so, jumpstart your practice with us!

In addition to the math content, you’ll learn how to use assessments, assign and evaluate home enjoyment and strategies to remediate and extend lessons for student learning.