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Join us for a transformative two-part workshop designed to help you implement and sustain the Building Thinking Classrooms model in your math classroom. In the first session, we will focus on the foundational principles and practices of the Thinking Classroom, providing you with the tools and strategies to foster a culture of deep thinking and problem-solving. In the second session, we will delve into sustaining these practices over time, addressing common challenges, and exploring solutions to ensure long-term success. By the end of the workshop, you will have a comprehensive plan to create and maintain a dynamic, student-centered math learning environment.

Mastering mathematics is a priority in schools worldwide, yet many districts continue to rely on outdated assessment methods that serve only as a post-mortem review of student knowledge after a unit is completed. The Math Mastery Assessment method addresses this issue with a practical approach inspired by the Standards-Based grading model. This method goes beyond traditional tests; it provides real-time insights into student understanding and informs instruction in a meaningful way.

In this professional development seminar, you will learn how to incorporate the Math Mastery Model into your mathematics classroom. Designed by a teacher leader, the program is tailored to seamlessly integrate into your existing practices without overwhelming your current instructional approach. The session is hands-on, aiming to equip you with a ready-to-use Mastery Test for your next unit. For department heads and school leaders, this model also offers a scalable solution for school or grade-wide implementation. Ideal for grades 5-12, this seminar will help you bring assessment practices in line with modern educational goals.

Rutgers CMSCE is offering a 2-day OpenSciEd launch workshop for Middle & High School teachers, coaches, administrators, and other team members who are in the process of adopting OpenSciEd. Participants will take part in the 2-day launch to learn about the pedagogy of OpenSciEd, including phenomena, storyline, coherence, sensemaking discussions, and assessment. During the 2-days participants will get opportunities to experience different elements from several middle and high school units.

The 3rd day will give participants the opportunity to dig deeper and explore different units. We will provide access to several different kits across the grade levels and different kit companies to get to see what you will need to implement the units. 

Rutgers CMSCE is offering a 2-day OpenSciEd launch workshop for Middle & High School teachers, coaches, administrators, and other team members who are in the process of adopting OpenSciEd. Participants will take part in the 2-day launch to learn about the pedagogy of OpenSciEd, including phenomena, storyline, coherence, sensemaking discussions, and assessment. During the 2-days participants will get opportunities to experience different elements from several middle and high school units.

The 3rd day will give participants the opportunity to dig deeper and explore different units. We will provide access to several different kits across the grade levels and different kit companies to get to see what you will need to implement the units. 

In this session, we will define and explore productive struggle.  We will look at content-specific tasks that you can use in your grade 3-8 math classroom that promote productive struggle in your students' math learning.  Participants will take away resources and strategies to incorporate productive struggle into their teaching.

In this session we will look at how to engage elementary students in fractional reasoning with attention to creating a positive environment around fractions.  We will look at how to introduce fractional concepts with attention to meaning and visuals before procedures, rules, and symbols.  This session will also serve as a great way to brush up on fraction operations and fraction understanding for the elementary school teacher.

Book included with session: Amazon link to "Fraction Faction" 

In this session we will look at ways to incorporate ideas from Peter Liljedahl's "Building Thinking Classrooms" for your 6th-10th class in math.  This session is for teachers with little to no experience or knowledge about "Building Thinking Classrooms" and attendees will come away with ideas for incorporation into their own classes.