Mathematical Superheroes: Create a Justification League in Your Classroom

Description

Each of our students has the potential to be a mathematical superhero with important problem-solving powers. This session will draw from recent superhero movies to provide activities for uncovering, celebrating, and using our students' mathematical super-strengths to create a classroom community focused on justification and mathematical learning.

Lead Speaker

Marcy Wood, University of Arizona

Co-Speaker(s)

Gretchen Brunner, Mahtomedi Public Schools - Wildwood
Trish Haugh, Mahtomedi School District

Audience

Pre-K to 2

Topics

Building on Students’ Strengths: Practices That Challenge, Engage, and Empower

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