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It’s common to hear students say that they’re just not “math people.” But the idea that math is an innate ability can limit kids’ prospects and reinforce racial and gender stereotypes. In this summit our reporters and their guests will explore ways to support all students in math classrooms in elementary, middle, and high schools.
This afternoon’s discussions will also include a look at the potential of math coaches to improve instruction and the benefits of students talking together about their math thinking processes.
Agenda
1:00–2:30 p.m. ET | Discussions Open
Education Week journalists and their special guests provide practical takeaways about leveling the playing field in math.
Education Week journalists and their special guests provide practical takeaways about leveling the playing field in math.
1:00–2:30 p.m. ET
Teaching English-Learners and Students With Disabilities
How do teachers develop and deliver meaningful, challenging math lessons for English-learners and special education students? Part of the challenge lies in confronting the broad labels attached to these students. The labels often fail to focus on their strengths and particular needs.
Corey Mitchell was an associate editor who covered special education, English-language learners and other special populations.
Bradley Witzel
Professor and Special Education Program Coordinator,
Winthrop University College of Education
Cathery Yeh
Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education,
Chapman University
1:00–2:30 p.m. ET
Developing Your Student’s Math Identity
In this discussion, our guests from the Howard County School District in Maryland will discuss math curriculum that’s designed to help students examine and reshape their math identities and see themselves as a “math people.” Find out how the program is being implemented both in class and remotely in this large school district.
Sarah Schwartz is a reporter for Education Week who covers curriculum and instruction.
Molly Schaefer
8th Grade Math Teacher,
Murray Hill Middle School, Howard County Public Schools, Md.
Jon Wray
Coordinator of Secondary Mathematics,
Howard County Public Schools, Md.
1:00–2:30 p.m. ET
Math Talk: Tool for 'Productive Struggle'
In this discussion, our guests will explore the push to get students doing the talking and reasoning in math class. What does that look like both in class and remotely? How can it contribute to a more inclusive classroom and greater equity in math learning?
Catherine Gewertz was a writer for Education Week who covered national news and features.
Robert Q. Berry III
Samuel Braley Gray Professor of Mathematics Education, School of Education and Human Development, University of Virginia, and Past President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Amanda Jansen
Professor of Mathematics Education and author of Rough Draft Math: Revising to Learn,
University of Delaware
1:00–2:30 p.m. ET
Math Coaching
Just 18 percent of public schools had a math coach in the 2015-16 school year, according to federal data, and yet research suggests that math coaching is one of the most effective forms of teacher professional development available. Our guests include a middle school math coach and a researcher who has explored what it takes for a math coaching program to be successful.
Madeline Will is an assistant managing editor for Education Week, leading coverage of school leadership and general education trends.
Adrianne Burns
Math Coach,
De Pere Middle School, De Pere, Wis.
Aimee Ellington
Professor,
Virginia Commonwealth University
1:00–2:30 p.m. ET
Utilizing Math History to Embrace Equity, Failure, and Authentic Problem Solving
Content provided by Amplify
Infusing math instruction with history and storytelling can contribute to more equitable and exciting experiences for students. Join the discussion with author Sunil Singh to learn more about building connections through storytelling and how it allows students to see themselves in math.
Infusing math instruction with history and storytelling can contribute to more equitable and exciting experiences for students. Join the discussion with author Sunil Singh to learn more about building connections through storytelling and how it allows students to see themselves in math.
Megan Hunter
Senior Marketing Manager,
Amplify Math
Sunil Singh
Author,
Math Recess and Pi of Life: The Hidden Happiness of Mathematics
1:00–2:30 p.m. ET
How to Make Classrooms Come Alive With Student Thinking
Content provided by Curriculum Associates
We believe that the students doing the talking are the students doing the learning. That’s why we’re celebrating the launch of Ready Classroom Mathematics, a K-8 discourse-driven core mathematics curriculum with free access to our library of top mathematics discourse resources. Featuring top teacher moves as well as actionable classroom tools, resources teachers use today to help get students engaged in their learning and deepen their conceptual understanding.
We believe that the students doing the talking are the students doing the learning. That’s why we’re celebrating the launch of Ready Classroom Mathematics, a K-8 discourse-driven core mathematics curriculum with free access to our library of top mathematics discourse resources. Featuring top teacher moves as well as actionable classroom tools, resources teachers use today to help get students engaged in their learning and deepen their conceptual understanding.
1:00–2:30 p.m. ET
Leveling the Playing Field at Every Level
Content provided by Texas Instruments
Equitable access and outcomes in math classrooms have long been an issue. Alignment across all stakeholders in the system—classrooms, schools, districts, states, and professional organizations—is imperative for improvements in this area. Educators in all of these groups can, and should, be empowered to effect change that results in positive student outcomes. Join us for a conversation and Q&A with special guests on how we address these challenges and opportunities at every level.
Equitable access and outcomes in math classrooms have long been an issue. Alignment across all stakeholders in the system—classrooms, schools, districts, states, and professional organizations—is imperative for improvements in this area. Educators in all of these groups can, and should, be empowered to effect change that results in positive student outcomes. Join us for a conversation and Q&A with special guests on how we address these challenges and opportunities at every level.
Joanie Funderburk
Strategic Alliance Director,
Texas Instruments
Katey Arrington
Manager of K-12 Services,
The University of Texas at Austin
Marian Dingle
Grade Level Chairperson and 4th and 5th Grade Teacher,
Briar Vista Elementary School, Atlanta, and Heinemann Fellow
Lya Snell
Mathematics Program Manager,
Georgia Department of Education
1:00–2:30 p.m. ET
Future-Proofing Math Instruction: Teaching Math in Remote Learning Environments at Every Grade Level
Content provided by Texthelp
Join Texthelp’s Louis Shanafelt, EquatIO Product Manager, and former math teacher, and a panel of math educators as they discuss strategies to help move math instruction to the digital learning environment.
In this discussion, these guests will uncover best practice for engaging with math students remotely, as well as how they are facilitating and assessing math outside of the classroom environment. They will also share their own personal experiences and expertise as well as exploring technologies that have been helpful at all grade levels.
Join Texthelp’s Louis Shanafelt, EquatIO Product Manager, and former math teacher, and a panel of math educators as they discuss strategies to help move math instruction to the digital learning environment.
In this discussion, these guests will uncover best practice for engaging with math students remotely, as well as how they are facilitating and assessing math outside of the classroom environment. They will also share their own personal experiences and expertise as well as exploring technologies that have been helpful at all grade levels.
Dan Lyons
Math Teacher,
Lakeview-Ft Oglethorpe High School, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
Marilu Deal
Grade 7-12 Mathematics Consultant,
Ottawa Catholic School Board, Ottawa, Canada
Megan Mongelli
Technology Integration Specialist,
Fort Mill School District, Fort Mill, S.C.
Louis Shanafelt
EquatIO Product Manager, Texthelp, and Former Math Teacher
1:00–2:30 p.m. ET
Your Mathematics PLC Unit Planning Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Content provided by Solution Tree
In this discussion, our guests will recognize and explore the urgency caused by limited student access and proficiency toward 4th quarter 2019-2020 pre K-12 school mathematics standards in light of the pandemic. What should the 2020-2021 school year “return-to-learn” plan be? We’ll provide guidelines to the vital reset necessary to embed prior year mathematics standards.
In this discussion, our guests will recognize and explore the urgency caused by limited student access and proficiency toward 4th quarter 2019-2020 pre K-12 school mathematics standards in light of the pandemic. What should the 2020-2021 school year “return-to-learn” plan be? We’ll provide guidelines to the vital reset necessary to embed prior year mathematics standards.
Timothy D. Kanold
International Educator, Educational Consultant, and Co-Author of the Every Student Can Learn Mathematics
Sarah Schuhl
NCSM Secretary, Educational Consultant, and Co-Author of the Every Student Can Learn Mathematics professional development series
Mona Toncheff
NCSM President, Educational Consultant, and Co-Author of the Every Student Can Learn Mathematics professional development series