Problem Solving in Action
Getting all Students to Love Word Problems!
Dr. Nicki's 2-Day Institute: Grades k-2
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin
Northwest Arboretum
Agenda
Day 1:
Introduction to Problem Solving
Basic Framework
Problem Types
Structures to Scaffold Success
Reasoning About Word Problems
Day 2:
Modeling Problem Solving
Mini-Lessons: Math Mentor Texts, Shared Experiences and Collaborative Problem Solving
School Wide Strategies
Balanced Assessment: Word Problem Running Records, Entrance and Exit Slips, Self-assessments
Action Planning
*Unpacking the Teks Word Problems across grade bands
Problem Solving in K
Problem Solving in 1st grade
Problem Solving in 2nd grade
Top Reasons to Attend this Seminar
· Discover how to effectively plan for and implement problem solving
· Explore tools, tasks, time schedules, and transitions
· Learn innovative, hands-on, engaging activities to use in your lessons
· Understand how to integrate problem solving into your current curriculum
· Create toolkits that teach
· Make a plan to effectively organize materials within your classroom space
· Develop routines and procedures for problem solving across the year
· Integrate 21st century technologies throughout your lessons
Details, Details, Details!
4 ways to pay:
Web Registration:
Email: problemsolvingconferences@gmail.com
Fax: 1-203-549-0551
Phone:(347) 688-4927
Who: Designed for teachers in grades k-2, team leaders, instructional coaches, mentors, staff development trainers and administrators
Where:
Double Tree by Hilton Austin Arboretum
8901 Business Park Drive Austin, TX 78759
Special Group Discounts!
*We take PO's but you must email or fax it in.
With the paid registration of a staff member, an administrator from the same building may attend tuition free! (Please send a separate registration form for your principal.)
**Cancellations/Substitutions
Substitutions may be made at any time. All cancellations received 15 days before the seminar will be 100% refunded. Cancellations after that will receive a full credit for a future program.
***A certificate of attendance will be given to all the participants who attend the entire conference.
****Must Pre-Register!