Education Northwest offers professional development that provides a framework for implementing problem solving in the mathematics classroom. Through a series of professional development experiences, teachers learn to implement teaching strategies that improve student learning and performance. An important part of this experience is a cycle of classroom visits. An Education Northwest facilitator demonstrates the instruction of open-ended problem solving for teachers in their classrooms. Next, teachers are observed applying the model with their students, followed by feedback and the opportunity to reflect on the lesson and student learning. As a result, participants will gain expertise and confidence in teaching mathematics through problem solving and develop skills in identifying and designing effective problem-solving tasks.

Customizable

This service can be customized for teachers of mathematics, paraeducators who work in mathematics, and education administrators. Teams from the same school, district, or organization are encouraged to attend together. It is most effective for this service to be tailored for specific grade clusters—K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

What Participants Will Learn

• How to use formative assessment tools to assess student problem solving
• How to identify and implement standards-based performance assessment tasks
• Traits of mathematics problem solving and the process of learning mathematics

Format

• One-day introductory workshop
• Yearlong service (introductory workshop—length to be determined depending on school or district's specific needs—plus five three-day follow-up visits by an Education Northwest facilitator)

Contact

Claire Gates
800.547.6339, ext 173