Archived SLD Training: Math Series for Struggling Learners (5-Part Series)

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Non-Strategic Learners
Learning Whole Number Operations
Let's Be Rational-Learning Integers, Fractions & Decimals
Mathese - The Language of Mathematics
Bridging the Arithmetic to Algebra Gap

Series Description

The Math Series for Struggling Learners is a series of five one-hour webinars geared toward increasing the educational effectiveness of K-12 teachers who support struggling learners in math including those with SLD and/or dyscalculia or are responsible for educating students with disabilities and at-risk concerns in the area of math. This series was presented by Dr. Brad Witzel.

Session 1: Non-Strategic Learners

Originally aired February 6, 2017

Webinar 1 PowerPoint Handout (PDF)

Topics Covered in Session 1:

Establishing number sense for students with disabilities
Explicit and systematic instruction principles in math, including task analysis and formative assessment
Establishing number sense for students with disabilities

Session 2: Learning Whole Number Operations

Originally aired March 6, 2017

Webinar 2 PowerPoint Handout (PDF)

Topics Covered in Session 2:

Introduction to Concrete - Representational - Abstract Sequence of instruction (CRA)
Strategies for computation of whole numbers
Strategies for fluency and automaticity

Session 3: Let's Be Rational-Learning Integers, Fractions & Decimals

Originally aired April 3, 2017

Webinar 3 PowerPoint Handout (PDF)

Topics Covered in Session 3:

Rational number reasoning and computation
CRA-based Interventions with Rational Numbers
Strategies for embedded fluency and automaticity

Session 4: Mathese - The Language of Mathematics

Originally aired May 1, 2017

Webinar 4 PowerPoint Handout (PDF)

Topics Covered in Session 4:

Language of mathematics
Vocabulary development
Schema-based problem solving

Session 5: Bridging the Arithmetic to Algebra Gap

Originally aired June 5, 2017

Topics Covered in Session 5:

Why students with disabilities should strive to learn advanced algebra
Highlighting key math areas for development
Accessing secondary math concepts

For more information, contact:

Veronica Fiedler
Phone: 303-866-6863
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