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This webinar will use Zoom.

This webinar will run from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ET / 7:00 am - 9:00 am PT on October 5, 2024 for a total of 2 credit hours.

For those who cannot attend the live webinar on October 5, a recording of the webinar will be available for 7 days following the live webinar, beginning the following Monday.
CE credit is only available for live attendance.

Principles from cognitive science can help us understand how students learn, which in turn can inform teaching. In this webinar, we will explore principles from cognitive science that are particularly relevant to teaching math. Evidence-based strategies for improving student success in math will be discussed, which apply to math teachers at any grade level.
 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Participants will:

  • Discover how human cognitive architecture impacts math learning
  • Explore evidence-backed ideas for improving success in math
  • Learn how to help students retain math skills over time
  • Identify the best ways to structure student practice in math


WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This seminar is applicable to anyone who teaches K-12 math, at any grade level.

WORKSHOP LEADER
 

SteveAnna Stokke, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Winnipeg and a 3M National Teaching Fellow. She is co-founder and President of the non-profit organization Archimedes Math Schools, which delivers after-school math classes for children. She hosts the popular math education podcast Chalk & Talk, where she discusses evidence-informed math teaching with leading education experts.