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Let's Talk Math: Rediscovering the Joy of Math You Didn’t Know You Loved Thursday, January 23 at 7 pm - Darien Library Join us for a refreshing exploration of math that breaks free from dry formulas and rote memorization. Whether you’ve always loved math or avoided it, this session will inspire you to see it in a whole new way—fun, engaging and even beautiful. https://lnkd.in/gqS3Tmy3

Learn how math shapes everything around us with these top #TEDTalks. Dive into the world of math transformation with the Top 10 TED Talks! From Margaret Wertheim's crochet project on coral reefs to Art Benjamin's lightning-fast mental math, these talks promise inspiration and fresh perspectives. Explore history through math, unravel the surprises of cities, and discover innovative algebra teaching methods. Get ready for a quick, captivating journey that will reignite your curiosity and enthusiasm for numbers!

If you teach math or statistics you’ll want to take a look at the free webinar opportunity below. Come explore the idea of “Compassionate Math” with a wonderful panel of speakers.

I'm excited to share the National Center on Education and the Economy's research brief on "Thinking Differently About Math". This easy-to-digest publication is written for #superintendents, #principals, #assistantprincipals, AND #teachers - and challenges us to rethink what is taught, how it's taught, and how students learn #math. 🍏 Download the brief here: http://bit.ly/nceemath PS: Watch out for short videos over the next two weeks where I break down some of the research and how it impacts practice.

The way that questions are typically asked in math classrooms discourage creativity and condition people to dislike the subject as a whole. Instead of having short, closed questions with a focus on correctness, ask open-ended questions and let students explore the possibilities. In the video below, Dr Jo Boaler at 3:10, explains a beautiful example of the transformative effect that comes from a simple change in the phrasing of a question. In my view, the visual aspect of math is core to its beauty. When students are given space to explore topics visually, they discover connections and their imaginations can play with its pieces to figure out why statements are true. I wrote the following article a while back on this topic if you are interested in reading more: https://lnkd.in/g2teWsMh #matheducation #creativity https://lnkd.in/gRdT3uhq

⏳ The Countdown is On—Registration Ends Soon! 🧮Reframe the Math Mindset! Let’s shift from “I CAN’T do math” to “I CAN do math” by fostering confidence, curiosity, and connections. At this conference, we’ll reflect on our math journeys and explore strategies to make math memorable for students.📐 Register➡️https://bit.ly/40ziDQK #MathMindset #MakeMathMemorable #MathEducation #Region7ESC

Dive into our on-demand PD webinars! Enhance your teaching toolkit with innovative techniques for your mathematicians while gaining insights and strategies from math thought leaders! 💻 Watch & Learn: bit.ly/BCWebinars

🔝OUR FAVORITE SUMMER MATH BOOKS🔝 Ready to learn more about dyscalculia, math learning disabilities, and the neuroscience of math? We've curated a selection of our favorite summer reads. Check out 4 of my favorite math books here: https://lnkd.in/e8HzqM8T

The research into how we learn offers a fresh perspective on our approach to understanding math. 🔍 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4f6q2MH Stay tuned for our blog series on Rethinking Math Education: Preparing our Children for Tomorrow, where we dive into the neuroscience and strategies for making math accessible to all students! 🔢

Iowa Math Educators: THIS is the webinar you can’t afford to miss! We’ve cracked the 2024 Math Standards wide open—1,500+ hours of work distilled into key insights you need to know. In 45 m., get critical info for success: Sept. 20, 10am. Don’t miss out! https://bit.ly/3Xj1CHF