1-Day Workshops

Upcoming Dates

A Balanced Approach to Numeracy Skill Building and Problem Solving

Purpose: To provide participants with an introduction to the evidence-based design and instructional approach of JUMP Math which uses Guided Discovery and Confidence Building for improved student outcomes in mathematical learning. 

Content: In this workshop, participants will learn about:

• promoting positive learning environments and building confidence in students;
• maintaining a balanced approach to mathematics by concurrently addressing conceptual and procedural learning, explicit and inquiry-based learning;
• achieving understanding and mastery by breaking mathematics down into sequential, scaffolded steps, while still allowing students to make discoveries;
• keeping all students engaged and attentive by “raising the bar” incrementally;
• guiding students strategically to explore and discover the beauty of mathematics as a symbolic language connected to the real world and;
• using continuous assessment to ensure all students are engaged and none are left behind.

Books (one set per participant) are available at a discounted price and must be ordered at time of registration. No books will be sold at the workshop.

Note: Our Professional Development session is also available as a series of webinars.

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Toronto, ON
August 9, 2018
Ryerson University,
International Living Centre (Map)
9:00 am - 3:00 pm ET
Cost: $86.40

Payment & Discounts

Full day in-person = $86.40
Half day in-person = $59.40

When you register for a workshop, you have the opportunity to order one printed, binder-ready version of a grade-specific Teacher Resource package at the discounted price of $73.50 + GST and/or one set of grade-specific student Assessment and Practice books at the discounted price of $14 + GST. This discount is only available up to one week before the workshop.

We recommend that you pay online when you register. However, if you do pay by cheque, please indicate which workshop you are attending and mail it to: JUMP Math, One Yonge Street, Suite 1014, Toronto, ON M5E 1E5. Please do not bring your cheque to the workshop.

If your school or district plans to adopt JUMP Math, we offer the following discounts:

• 35% off Professional Development
• 20% off Teacher Resources (including Digital Lesson Slides)

Click here for more information on School and District Discounts.

If there is sufficient interest in your school district, arrangements can be made to have a JUMP Math Outreach Manager provide professional development for your group. Prices vary according to location and number of teachers. Please contact Frances Agro for more details.

2-Day Workshops

• First ten (10) registrants receive one complimentary set of Digital Lesson Slides (grade-level of your choosing)
• Bring-A-Friend: If you register yourself and a friend, you will each receive a 10% discount on your registrations
• School group registration – if you are part of a group of four registrants from your school or organization, you will each receive a complimentary Teacher Resource (grade-level of your choosing) - see sidebar for Group Registration form for the city of your choosing.

Agenda

Day 1

• Confidence Building in Math Class
  The confidence that students gain by succeeding in math can have positive effects in other parts of their lives. We will experience the power of guided discovery, scaffolded instruction, varied practice, incremental challenge and continuous assessment through confidence-building exercises that can be used in any classroom.
• Numeracy Skill Building (Part 1)
  We will examine the intentional exploration of numerical magnitude, representation, and counting patterns that helps learners develop confidence, counting fluency, and flexibility with numbers.  The interactions that strengthen their sense of how big or small a number also help them become familiar with the way numbers interact; they can begin to make simple calculations quickly and effectively.  It is our goal to support learners as they begin to build a strong mathematical framework that includes computational fluency and the application of concepts, as well as number sense and number facts.
• Effective Use of Technology in the Mathematics Classroom (Part 1)
  Both teachers and students benefit from the effective use of technology in their mathematics classrooms.  We will look at tools for assessing understanding, and for supporting and advancing mathematical thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and communication.  Effective selection of tools can clarify, stimulate interest, and increase proficiency in mathematics; we will look at how to evaluate which tech tools move us and our students forward. Teachers will have hands-on opportunities to explore tools!
• Classroom Games
  Playing games in the classroom helps learners of all ages to develop the skills necessary for independent, flexible and creative problem solving.  Game-playing can: focus attention on new mathematical concepts or ideas; provide opportunities to experiment with different perspectives and options; develop critical, creative and strategic thinking and; facilitate co-operation, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.  Games have the added benefit of improving mathematical communication skills while improving computational fluency and spatial thinking. We will explore a number of JUMP Math and commercially available games that can be used in any grade-level classroom.
• Math & Literacy (Part 1)
  “The Dot” by Peter Reynolds – the picture book, the song, and the “International Dot Day” event that can involve and excite the whole school with a fresh passion for spatial awareness.  This story also has a very strong message about responding positively to a challenge, taking risks and planning first and next steps, and assuming ownership of accomplishment. Join us for an engaging connection of Math and Literacy.

Day 2

• Problem Solving in All Classrooms
  Educators must teach students to not only solve problems, but to learn and use a variety of strategies to solve mathematical problems.  Too often though, students develop procedural fluency, but lack the conceptual understanding necessary for solving novel problems. We will explore the nature of problem solving, reflect on how learners understand math, and learn how the use of instructional rituals can improve the ability of learners to organize their thinking, recognize and apply their knowledge and make connections between mathematical ideas, so that they can work through problems independently.
• Numeracy Skill Building (Part 2)
  We will examine opportunities that encourage students see the number patterns and connections that will help them develop automaticity, make appropriate estimates and predictions, and become empowered mathematical decision-makers. Frequent interaction with number facts, followed by incrementally harder challenges, helps students build confidence, computational fluency, and flexibility with numbers.  It is our goal to support students as they discover their own skills, strength, and resilience for solving complex mathematical problems.
• Effective Use of Technology in the Mathematics Classroom (Part 2)
  We will look at considerations for thinking critically about tech tools, with a focus on Spec Ed/ELL considerations.  We will also explore, through a hands-on approach,  SMART tools and whiteboard use of digital projectables, and on-line games and problem-solving resources.
• Parent Engagement and Home Games
  Parents play an important role in supporting the development of mathematical thinking in learners. We will learn practical strategies for effective communication with parents in order to increase parent engagement in, and support of school initiatives. We will also explore a number of home activities that can be used to reinforce skills learned in school.
• Math & Literacy (Part 2)
  “My Father’s Dragon” by Ruth Stiles Gannett– novel (appropriate for independent reading above Grade ¾, also a great read aloud at any age).  This novel has terrific opportunities for frequent discussions about mapping, sequential re-tell, and counting.

Toronto, ON Registration
July 26 - July 27, 2018
Ryerson University
International Living Learning Centre
240 Jarvis Street (Map)
9:00 am - 3:00 pm ET
Cost: $180 per day
Both days: $300 

GROUP REGISTRATION - TORONTO

Hamilton, ON Registration
August 15 - August 16, 2018
Mohawk College Residence
& Conference Centre
240 Fennell Ave West (Map)
9:00 am - 3:00 pm ET
Cost: $180 per day
Both days: $300

GROUP REGISTRATION - HAMILTON