Student-Centered Math Instruction: Transform Your Classroom With Problem Solving | Amplify

Описание: This comprehensive math teacher professional development webinar explores research-based strategies for transforming elementary and middle school math instruction through problem-based learning. Jody Guarino, Ed.D., co-editor of Teaching Mathematics Through Problem Solving (K–8), Expanded Edition, presents proven math teaching methods demonstrating how to implement student-centered math instruction that prioritizes mathematical reasoning over procedural memorization. Discover how to shift from traditional direct instruction math to inquiry-based math teaching where students develop deep conceptual understanding through authentic problem-solving.

Through detailed classroom video analysis and practical math lesson planning examples, participants will master problem-solving teaching strategies aligned with National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) mathematics standards. This mathematics education webinar addresses key challenges in math curriculum implementation, differentiated math instruction for learners, and math assessment strategies that support learning. Topics include effective mathematical discourse, math manipulatives, number talks, math workshop models, and supporting Tier 3 math students. The webinar is ideal for K–8 math teachers, math instructional coaches, elementary education specialists, and school administrators seeking evidence-based math teaching methods to improve student engagement in mathematics and bolster math achievement scores.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome and introduction
2:31 Technology learning analogy: How we naturally solve problems
5:03 Why problem-solving leads to understanding
8:08 Teacher responses to student struggle
10:26 Problem-solving at the heart vs. add-on
11:25 Audience poll
13:02 Classroom drop-in setup: Division problem
14:11 Lynn Simpson's 4th grade classroom video analysis
20:30 Participant discussion: What did students do?
24:41 Key teaching moves: Listening, trusting, facilitating
27:30 Why instruction often “tells too soon”
32:34 Analysis of 2nd grade lesson: Subtracting Your Way
45:00 Q&A session: Tier 3 students, classroom culture, resources

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