Professional Development Opportunities
Join fellow educators across the province in a number wonderful free online mathematics sessions.
From Creative Expressions to
Algebraic Expressions
Facilitated by Lana Steiner, Secretary of the SMTS
April 14, 2021 from 7:00 – 8:00pm
Experience how one teacher introduces patterning and algebra by engaging students’ creativity and imagination. Learn how students’ creative expressions are morphed into algebraic expressions through the progression of concrete – pictorial/representational – abstract. The activities presented in this session are ‘low floor, high ceiling’ and address the need for differentiated learning in the classroom. This will be a hands-on session. This session is ideal for educators in Grades 3-8.
Using Number Talks Alongside Addition & Subtraction Teachings
Facilitated by Chad Williams, President of the SMTS
April 20, 2021 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Number Talks is such a powerful routine to build number sense in our students. In this session, participants will learn how Number Talks can be used alongside the teaching and learning of addition and subtraction. We will look at the learning progressions for addition and subtraction as we build on our students previous understanding and experiences with mathematics. This session is ideal for educators in Grades 1-4.
Math Routines to Spark Curiosity and Classroom Discourse
Facilitated by Chad Williams, President of the SMTS
April 28, 2021 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Leverage student curiosity and classroom discussion with quick math routines to start your math class. Participants will be introduced to and engage in ten powerful math routines that teachers can start using in their classroom tomorrow. This session is ideal for educators in Grades K-8.
Math Games in the Middle Years
Facilitated by Kirsten Dyck, Member at Large of the SMTS
May 4, 2021 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Incorporating math games into your classroom is fun, and also builds collaboration and fluency. Join us to discuss the reasons we might choose certain games, when to teach them, and learn some games that can be used the next day in your grade 3-8 math classroom. This session is ideal for educators in Grades 3-8.
Past PD Sessions
Tweaking Number Talks
Facilitated by Chad Williams, President of the SMTS
Participants will be introduced and engage in Number Talks with a twist that will give you greater insight into your students number sense. You will see how a small change allows students to be successful, share what they know and produce a product for teachers to use in their assessment and reporting.
Unpacking Concepts
Counting Principles, Addition and Subtraction
Facilitated by Chad Williams, President of the SMTS
In this session participants will dive deeper in the development of mathematical reasoning and learning trajectory of counting principles, addition, and subtraction. We will break down the content we teach and look at ways we can support our students throughout the learning process. Knowing more about the content we teach; we will look at ways to engage our students, create opportunities for connection to be made and support the learning of all our students.
Using Google Classroom in Elementary Math
Facilitated by Chad Williams, President of the SMTS
Participants will look at ways to facilitate mathematics teaching and learning with Google Classroom through the use of Jamboard, Google Slides and Google meets. This session will be through Google Meets.
Unpacking Concepts
Multiplication, Division & Fractions
Facilitated by Chad Williams, President of the SMTS
In this session participants will dive deeper in the development of mathematical reasoning and learning trajectory of multiplication, division and fractions. We will break down the content we teach and look at ways we can support our students throughout the learning process.
Using Tasks to Engage Students and Promote Flexible Thinking in Elementary Math
Facilitated by Chad Williams
Sometimes less is more. In this session, we will engage in simple tasks that are filled with rich mathematical opportunities that can be used in your classroom tomorrow. Participants will leave this session with tasks, resources, and ideas to promote flexible thinking in mathematics.
Unpacking Concepts & Exploring Math Routines
Geometry, Data & Probability
Facilitated by Chad Williams
In this session participants will dive deeper in the development of mathematical reasoning and learning trajectory of Geometry, Data and Probability. We will break down the content we teach and look at ways we can support our students throughout the learning process. We will look at 5 – 15 minutes Math Routines that can be used throughout your math teaching.