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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2019

8:00 -9:30 Session 19 6th - 12th 203
Engaging Students in Productive Struggle

This workshop will focus on key Mathematics Teaching Practices from NCTM’s
Principles to Actions to support productive struggle in learning mathematics.
Discussions and activities will focus on how activities that provide for visualization and
conceptual development of mathematics help students think deeply about mathematical
ideas and relationships.

NCTM Principles to Actions: Implementing Tasks that Promote Reasoning and Problem Solving, Using and Connecting
Mathematical Representations, Facilitating Meaningful Mathematical Discourse, Posing Purposeful Questions, Building Procedural
Fluency from Conceptual Understanding, Supporting Productive Struggle in Learning Mathematics, Eliciting and Using Evidence of
Student Thinking
Sherri Abel, Charleston County Schools

9:15 - 11:45 Session 20 Field Trip General Meet in Atrium

Paris Mountain Math Trail

Experience the fresh air and hike a Paris Mountain State Park trail while using your Super
Powers to solve math problems. Wear your walking shoes. Be advised that the trail is uneven in
some places and may be challenging for some. Space is limited, so participants must pre-
register on the SCCTM website. Please register here in advance.

NCTM Principles to Actions: Implementing Tasks that Promote Reasoning and Problem Solving, Using and Connecting
Mathematical Representations, Facilitating Meaningful Mathematical Discourse, Posing Purposeful Questions, Building Procedural
Fluency from Conceptual Understanding, Supporting Productive Struggle in Learning Mathematics, Eliciting and Using Evidence of
Student Thinking

9:15 - 10:15 Session 21 PreK - 5th 100B

No Numbers, No Problem!

Do your students know how to think like problem solvers? They need much more than
computational skills. You will learn about different strategies to develop problem solvers.

NCTM Principles to Actions: Implementing Tasks that Promote Reasoning and Problem Solving
Dawn Jacobs & Heather Price

Forts Pond Elementary, Lexington School District One

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