Equivalence Through Properties of Operations
August 7-9, 2017, 8:30-4:00
This seminar focuses on equivalence through properties of operations – mathematical ideas that are a foundation for algebraic thinking in elementary school mathematics.As a participant, you will deepen your knowledge of these mathematical ideas, their trajectory across time, and the pedagogy that supports student understanding of the ideas.
For example, you will explore:
- the meanings of the properties of operations, the role the properties play in the creation of equivalent expressions, and the use of those expressions to invent and understand computational strategies
- the concept of equivalence and its progression from numerical expressions to algebraic expressions to representing situations and solving equations
- instructional approaches that focus on –
- understanding students’ mathematical thinking (their unique and common conceptions)
- developing conceptual understanding (to enable uency, retention, and continued learning)
- eliciting and analyzing student justifications and generalizations, and key other mathematical habits of mind that enable justifying and generalizing
- facilitating productive struggle (a central element of high-cognitive engagement and learning)
- Your mathematical explorations of equivalence through the properties of operations will be situated in the mathematical work of teaching and will emphasize the content teachers need to know.You and colleagues will:
- “Do Math” together
- Analyze short professional readings
- Create, critique, and debate different representations
- Consider ways that specific representations enable student understanding
- Experience research-based, mathematically productive teaching practice.
Portland State Graduate Credits will be available.
Contact Kerry Morton at [email protected] with any questions.
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