Facilitating Activities with Math Language Routines: Optimizing Output (IM Math 6-12 Kiddom)

Focus Area: Kiddom
Attendees:

Instructional Coaches, Teachers

Phase: Targeted Support

Available July 2024

Overview

Mathematical understanding and language develop interdependently for all students and with appropriate scaffolding and instructional supports, students become agents of their mathematical and linguistic sense-making. By incorporating specific language-supporting routines for math instruction, teachers can support the math and language learning of all students, especially those who are in the process of learning English. In this 2-hour virtual activity planning workshop, participants explore the ways students can reflect on and revise the quality of their communication and problem-solving.

Outcome

I integrate supports that enable all students to access key math concepts.

Specifications

  • 2 hours
  • Participants will need a computer with access to Zoom, a camera, a microphone, and stable Internet connectivity

Learning Experience

  • Define optimizing output in mathematics
  • Explore Math Language Routines and strategies that create structure and support for students to revise the quality of their communication verbally, in writing, and visually
  • Build a plan to use a math language routine or strategy in an upcoming lesson or activity