Videos

This video is a 6/7/8 grade life skills classroom modeling the addition of integers on a number line.

This video provides a sample of algebra instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities using manipulatives and pre-taught knowledge of integers.

This video demonstrates how the representation connects to the explicit trade algorithm and how this algorithm connects to the traditional algorithm.

This video demonstrates division by grouping using a representation. It also makes a connection to the abstract using the explicit trade algorithm.

This video demonstrates the use of an area model and manipulatives to find factor pairs.

An overview of the stages of learning in reference to the Instructional Hierarchy

Participants will learn what learning is, what the basics of our cognitive architecture are (how our brains receive and process information and how it is stored as knowledge) and what helps and hinders learning. We will then discuss a number of guiding principles for effective, efficient, and enjoyable (i.e., successful) learning as well as a few principles often used in math, that have time and again been shown not to work.

Mathematics content is highly compressed in the early grades. Recent research links difficulties with mathematics proficiency to concerns with acquiring early numeracy skills. However, students who are provided a strong foundation in early numeracy have increased likelihood of later success in mathematics applications in school and work. In this presentation, evidence-based practices (EBPs) will be highlighted and demonstrated across mathematical progressions.

The mismatch of intervention and need is often what causes our students to struggle with actualizing growth and positive student outcomes. Guest, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden helps us understand matching intervention to students’ needs.

Enhancing student retention in mathematics requires strategic instructional techniques. This keynote explores three powerful, research-based retention strategies—spaced learning, interleaving practice, and retrieval practice. Attendees will gain actionable insights into these cognitive-based approaches to support long-term learning of mathematical concepts and skills through these high intensity instructional techniques.