THE CONCEPT HOLDING YOUR STUDENTS BACK
THE CONCEPT HOLDING YOUR STUDENTS BACK
WHAT IF YOU COULD …
Fill in learning gaps your students have that prevent them from reaching their potential?
Possess a deep understanding of the connections in mathematics from proportional reasoning to spatial reasoning to measurement to algebraic reasoning so you can build that capacity in your students?
Feel so confident & knowledgeable about your math content that other teachers sought you out for advice?
Help your students think like mathematicians while reasoning deeply about proportions…everyday?
Stop second guessing your abilities in your math block and look forward to your teaching day?
LET US HELP YOU SHRINK STUDENT LEARNING GAPS IN MATH
WHEN FUN ISN'T ENOUGH
WHAT'S HOLDING MY STUDENTS BACK?
TAKE OUR COURSE ON FIXING GAPS
BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE
GET RESOURCES
LEARN THE PROGRESSION OF PROPORTIONAL REASONING TO HELP OVERCOME
THE CONCEPT HOLDING YOUR STUDENTS BACK
PREVIEW MODULE 1
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HI, WE’RE KYLE PEARCE & JON ORR
How we shrank student learning gaps in our students
As a Kindergarten through Grade 12 Mathematics Consultant and a high school math teacher not only have we spent our entire careers trying spark curiosity and fuel sense making in our own classrooms, we’ve also helped hundreds of teachers transform their math classrooms into curious and exciting environments where thinking thrives in our online and in person professional development opportunities.
Year after year we would engage our students in active classroom activities only to yield small gains in student outcomes. Our students had major gaps in their early learning of many concepts.
We discovered that many of their learning gaps were traced back to a lack of understanding of proportional reasoning.
After we gained new insight into how proportional reasoning should be learned in young students, and with our emphatic tinkering of how to apply that learning in the classroom we experienced many successes with our students not just in proportional reasoning, but in measurement, geometry, and algebraic reasoningtoo!
We’ve heard from the Math Moment Maker Community these same struggles of “My students are now engaged, but they are not learning at a deeper level” or “I can’t try new problems in class because they don’t have basic skills.”
We want you to learn from our successes and failures.
We’ve poured over our experiences and build this course to help you tackle these struggles faster than we did.
We’re here to help you. Let’s get started.
Cathy Yenca
Module 1 – Introduction To Proportional Reasoning
What I Will Learn
What proportional reasoning is exactly;
Why proportional reasoning matters; and,
Where proportional reasoning begins developmentally.
Module 2 – Understanding Measurement
What I Will Learn
The importance of spatial reasoning for developing proficiency in measurement;
Mathematical models most commonly associated with quantities we measure;
The process of measurement;
Why the unit of measure matters; and,
How to apply our understanding of the unit of measure to various mathematical situations.
Module 3 – Understanding Comparison
What I Will Learn
The beginning of the Roadmap to Proportional Relationships;
Spatial comparisons through the manipulation and visualization of objects;
How we make unmeasured comparisons directly and indirectly;
A continuum of measurement understanding from direct comparison to indirect measurement; and,
How to notice and name different types of comparison along the continuum of measurement understanding through a problem based lesson.
Module 4 – Spatial, Counting, and Additive Thinking
What I Will Learn
How students make measured comparisons through counting;
How students move from counting concrete objects, to visual models, and finally counting abstractly;
How students make measured comparisons through additive thinking;
Addition and subtraction structures necessary for helping students overcome additive thinking struggles;
Addition and subtraction structures that often go unnoticed;
Visual models that can help to support algebraic thinking; and,
How to apply our understanding of additive thinking through problem based lessons.
Module 5 – Diving Into Multiplicative Thinking
What I Will Learn
What it means to make comparisons using multiplicative thinking;
The common language used when making multiplicative comparisons;
How to notice and name spatial, counting, additive, and multiplicative comparisons;
How to classify scenarios involving absolute and relative thinking;
Problem based lessons that can be used to build multiplicative thinking in your students; and,
How to build flexibility with multiplicative thinking involving unfriendly quantities.
Module 6 – Ratios
What I Will Learn
Ratios involve comparisons using relative thinking;
Ratios can be sorted into two distinct groups or categories;
A definition of ratio;
How each ratio can be thought of as a multiplicative comparison or a composed unit, depending on your purpose and perspective
How context often determines how we choose to think about a ratio;
How to flexibly think of ratios using both types of thinking; as a multiplicative comparison and as a composed unit;
How to reveal a rate from a ratio relationship; and,
The different ratio constructs and how to work flexibly between the different constructs.
Module 7 – Sparking Curiosity With Ratios
What I Will Learn
How to think about ratios in two ways while sparking student curiosity;
What before moves and during moves we should be considering when running a problem based lesson involving ratios;
How to consolidate by making connections from student work to the intended learning objectives from our lesson; and,
Where to find great problem based lessons involving ratio relationships.
Module 8 – Proportional Relationships
What I Will Learn
How we can reveal proportional relationships through thinking of ratios as a composed unit;
The difference between ratio and rate reasoning as defined in the Common Core State Standards;
How you can identify the “glue” that holds a proportional relationship together through a game we’ll call “Name That Constant”; and,
How we can make connections in proportional relationships through problem based lessons.
Module 9 – Putting It All Together
What I Will Learn
A consolidation of our learning from the previous modules in the course thus far while also making connections to the Proportional Reasoning Concept Web and Roadmap to Proportional Relationships;
A formal definition of a proportional relationship and key concepts;
Where student assessment struggles commonly arise due to a lack of understanding and skill related to proportional reasoning concepts;
How to transform proportional relationship problems that students commonly struggle with into tasks that all students can access; and,
How to use the concepts and skills we’ve developed in this course to build number sense and flexibility with your students.
AN ONLINE PD CRASH COURSE
Course Set up
The course has 9 modules. Each module includes between one (1) and two (2) hours of video lessons, activities, and resources for you to work through at your own pace.
You could watch one video a day or binge 3 modules in a week. It’s your course, your learning, your call.
Action Items
We carefully design the action items for each lesson so you can maximize your learning while minimizing your time.
Live Q & A Sessions
Each month we hold regular Live Q and A sessions. As an online course participant you’ll have exclusive access to these events.
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DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
PRAISE FOR MAKE MATH MOMENT PD PROGRAMS
Takiesha Martinez
7th & 8th Grade Algebra Teacher
San Antonio Texas
Mary Alice Ali
9th Grade Math Teacher
Pictou County, Nova Scotia
NOT SURE IF THIS COURSE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
WHO THE ACADEMY IS NOT FOR
HOW DOES THIS COURSE COMPARE?
| Option | Cost | Choose your Instructor? | Stay in the classroom? | Access to content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our workshop | $297 | Yes | Yes | 12 weeks with option for forever. |
| National math conference | $585 + travel expenses | No | No | 4 days |
| University course | $725 + materials | No | Yes | 8 weeks |
HEAR FROM EDUCATORS WE’VE HELPED
Sheila Akinleye
8th grade
Math Teacher
San Antonio Texas
Michael Cerecedes
5th Grade Teacher
Roseville California
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT US
Michael CohenEducation Consultant & Coach
Christine LuchiesMiddle and High School Online Math Tutor
Heather TheijsmeijerMath Curriculum Coach
James TantonAuthor, Mathematics Association of America
Their attention to the critical nature of building curiosity and the importance of thoughtful planning resonate with me. It is great that they have provided so many examples and a structure in which to create lessons.
Marian SmallAuthor and International Professional Development Consultant
Damian CooperFounder of Plan, Teach, Assess; Assessment and Evaluation Consultant
THE MAKE MATH MOMENT GUARANTEE
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
LEARNING ABOUT THE COURSE
Can anyone enroll? What grade level is this aimed at?
What happens after I enroll?
You’ll receive immediate access to all available course content, tasks, and resources. Look for an email from us from admin@makemathmoments.com to confirm your registration.
Can I pay with a purchase order?
Yes! Educators who purchase the annual plan can pay with a purchase order. Send purchase order information to admin@makemathmoments.com and we’ll generate an invoice for you.
Can I register more than one person?
Yes! You can send us a purchase order at admin@makemathmoments.com along with the names and emails of all educators you’re looking to register.
Is this course just for Canadian or American educators?
NO! Registration is open to teachers from any country. The strategies, ideas, and resources shared in this workshop are for 2nd grade to 9th grade teachers all over the world.
I am interested in this course but can't afford it, is there something I can do?
We want this course to be accessible to everyone. So, please email us at admin@makemathmoments.com, explain your situation, and we’ll see what we can work out.
What happens after I register?
You should receive two emails shortly after you register. One email will be your receipt from Make Math Moments. Another email will have all the information you’ll need to get started. At the bottom of that email will be a button you can click to get started.
Do I have to pay for this course with my own money?
Not necessarily. Over 70% of our past PD participants were reimbursed for the cost of their PD. Many administrators and teacher organizations (Unions and teacher associations) have funding that you can apply for. We provide you with a certificate of participation as proof that you took part in the professional development course/workshop.
How do I register more than one educator at a time?
All you’ll need for this are the email addresses for everyone you want to register. Email us at admin@makemathmoments.com and we’ll get your set up!
Can I pay with a purchase order?
Yes! To register using a purchase order, email us your purchase order information at admin@makemathmoments.com and we’ll send out an invoice!
YOUR ACADEMY EXPERIENCE
Is all of the content available straight away or is it time-released (drip fed)?
You get access to all course content right away. No waiting for content to be released to you, just jump in and start making use of the training straight away.
Can I get a certificate for PD credit?
Yes. You will receive a Certificate of participation indicating the number of hours you spent learning and applying the course content.
Can I get one-on-one help and support for my classroom?
Not only can you ask questions and get advice, support and feedback any time from within our community; but we also run live Q&A sessions, where you can pre-submit your questions for Kyle & Jon, or even ask them live.
What if I don't enjoy the course?
We’re confident that you will learn many new things to apply in your classroom, however, if for whatever reason you’re not 100% satisfied in any way we have a money back guarantee (no questions asked). We want you to make a difference in your classes, and know that if you take this course and really put your heart and soul into it… you will see amazing results!
Are your lessons and videos closed captioned?
YES! All videos are closed captioned. They were all created by hand and we’ve reviewed every second to ensure accuracy! We also have downloadable transcripts for every video lesson.
Will there be homework and assignments?
We believe that if you are serious about making changes in your teaching practice then having hands-on actionable steps are important to achieving success. So yes, most lessons will either give you a specific action item or resource you can try in your classroom or ask you to interact with the other participants in the workshop on our message board.
What technical requirements will I need?
You’ll need any internet enabled device (computer, tablet, smartphone) to access and interact with the course content and us! You’ll need access to a printer to print the necessary templates and pages. That’s it! Special Note: Please ensure that emails from admin@makemathmoments.com are being received and not going to your SPAM folder.
- checking your SPAM folder
- trying a different email address
- talking with your work’s network if you are using your work email address to ensure that any emails from grassrootsworkshops.com are not being blocked.
- If none of those options allow you to receive emails from admin@makemathmoments.com, then please email admin@makemathmoments.com and we will work to resolve the issue.
