For those of you that don’t get the Jump Math emails, there are a few webinars coming up in dec 2012 if you are interested please read below.
JUMP Math Adds December Webinars
JUMP Math has added new webinars for December 2012!
Choose from a full slate of live, interactive training sessions conducted by JUMP Math experts that will help Grade 1 to 8 educators eliminate math anxiety and enable all students to reach their full potential.
The JUMP Math approach embraces new work in cognition showing that mathematical abilities can be developed in all students through rigorous instruction. It is a method and philosophy that closes the achievement gap and raises the bar. In these webinars, we present proven methods for engaging students in learning mathematics. Meticulously crafted lessons enable teachers to get their entire class moving forward at unprecedented rates by using continuous assessment, techniques for improving class dynamics, scaffolded lessons that challenge students to discover mathematical concepts in manageable steps while continuously raising the bar, innovative bonus questions, and subtly varied practice.
Upcoming webinars include:
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JUMP Math Level 1: How to Reach and Teach Every Child
This two-part webinar is for educators with little or no experience with JUMP Math. Participants will:Learn about the JUMP Math program, its philosophy and development
Become familiar with JUMP Math’s teacher and student materials
Learn about JUMP Math teaching strategies
Discuss practical strategies to develop mental math fluency
Look at the JUMP Math confidence-building unit for engaging slow learners
Learn about strategies to develop solid problem-solving skills
Sessions scheduled for: November 20 & 21. December 5 & 6
Cost: $49 (for both parts 1 and 2)
2. JUMP Math Level 2: Taking it to the Next Level
This is for teachers of Grades 1–8, Learning Assistance Specialists, and EAs who have a good grounding in the basics of JUMP Math and wish to get even more out of the program. Participants will:
Thoroughly examine JUMP Principles in order to simplify complex math concepts; build connections between concepts and procedures; and verify student learning
Explore the use of guided practice and guided discovery
Share tips using JUMP Math teaching strategies
Look at how to develop bonus questions that challenge students who finish quickly
Guide you through planning for and managing multi-grade classrooms
Sessions scheduled for: November 29. December 6
Cost: $35
3. JUMP Math for Special Education: Meeting the Needs of All Learners
This is tailored for Special Educators, Learning Assistance Specialists, Educational Assistants and Classroom Teachers. Participants will:
Explore how learning differences become challenges in your classroom
Explain how JUMP Math minimizes these challenges and enables you to teach to a higher standard without leaving any students behind
Discuss the importance of brain-based teaching strategies
Discuss practical strategies to engage all students
Have opportunities to share ideas and network with colleagues
Sessions scheduled for: November 28. December 3
Cost: $35
JUMP Math webinars are extremely popular so register early to ensure availability!
Please visit http://www.jumpmath.org/cms/webinars_2 for further details and to register online. Participants will be able to choose their desired session date and time when registering.
If you live in Canada and wish to attend a workshop in person, please check for sessions in:
B.C. - http://jumpmath.org/cms/pd_british_columbia
Alberta - http://jumpmath.org/cms/pd_alberta
Ontario - http://jumpmath.org/cms/pd_ontario
Questions may be sent to Noreen McLean by email at noreen.mclean@jumpmath.org or by phone at (416) 596-7716 ext. 228.
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Kimba