Description:
Many students can experience anxiety in relation to learning mathematics, which research suggests can begin as early as the primary grades and persist into adulthood. In this workshop, participants will consider instructional practices that can undermine student confidence and hinder the self-efficacy necessary to build competence and engage successfully with mathematics. With an emphasis on clear and purposeful learning outcomes and their significance for student achievement, participants will learn to ensure that lessons are both structured and goal-oriented. Educators will leave this workshop with practical tools to design instruction that meets a wide range of learner needs and abilities. Finally, participants will explore strategies to deepen mathematical comprehension, helping students build a solid conceptual understanding and greater confidence in their abilities, which in turn, fosters a positive self-concept in learning mathematics.
Goals:
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Develop insight into the root causes of math anxiety, its effects on students, and practical strategies to help them overcome it.
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Recognize the significance of clear learning outcomes and their essential role in supporting student achievement.
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Learn effective differentiation methods to meet students' unique needs and close learning gaps.
Audience:
Math educators grades (K-8) including teachers, special education, paraeducators, interventionists, and instructional coaches.
