Join MCATA for an engaging for a One Day Creative Mathematics Symposium designed to support and enhance your current math teaching strategies. Start by discovering powerful and straightforward math routines that foster deep thinking, creativity, curiosity, and courage in your students. Next, delve into creating and using open-ended tasks that inspire creativity and enhance problem-solving skills. After lunch, explore the innovative use of AI in the mathematics classroom to support personalized learning and student engagement. This day is packed with practical tools, ready-to-use and group created resources that will invigorate your teaching approach and enrich your students’ mathematical experiences.
Details
- MCATA Member: $50
- Lunch will be provided.
- Location: Medicine Hat College (Room: To be Announced)
- 299 College Drive SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 3Y6
- Event Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm
Please note that cancellations will be accepted prior to Oct 14, 2024 and are subject to a $5 administration fee. After Oct 14, 2024. no refunds will be made available, however delegates would be permitted to send a colleague in their place.
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Session Descriptions
“Math Routines to Unlock Creative, Curious, and Courageous Mathematicians in your Classroom” (Kendra Boyd)
Teachers will discover how to implement simple, yet powerful math routines that encourage students to think deeply, explore mathematical concepts with curiosity, and approach problem solving with courage. These daily routines are designed to spark creativity in your student and highlight student data for teachers, all the while making math both fun and meaningful through practice with mathematical concepts. Whether you are looking to enhance your current strategies or seeking fresh ideas, this session will provide practical tools and insights that you can bring back to your classroom immediately. All participants will leave with resources for free, ready to use math routines, that can be used with students right away in your classroom.
“Inspiring Creativity and Problem Solving Through Rich Open-Ended Mathematical Tasks” (Lorelei Boschman, Kendra Boyd)
A session designed to offer teachers practical tools and strategies to design and implement open-ended mathematical tasks that spark curiosity and promote problem solving. Discover how rich questions and tasks can motivate students to explore multiple solutions and develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. Through hands-on examples, experience how to cultivate a classroom environment where creativity and problem-solving thrive and leave with some ready-to-go rich math tasks to help your students become enthusiastic, innovative, and courageous mathematical thinkers.
” AI Tools to Amplify Your Professionalism and Save Time” (Presented by the ATA)
Ready to revolutionize your teaching? Join our workshop on AI tools that go beyond traditional lesson planning. Explore how generative AI can create personalized content, assessments, and more. We’ll guide you through a process that balances efficiency with creativity, ensuring you remain the architect of exceptional learning experiences. Plus, let’s delve into professional considerations—because AI is not just about algorithms; it’s about impact.
Join MCATA at the FIRST stop as we embark on a Year of Creative Mathematics around Alberta.
