Literacy in Mathematics: Vocabulary and Word Problems 28/10/2024
About
SPECIAL EVENT - Professor Sarah Powell presents: Literacy in Mathematics: Vocabulary and Word Problems
In this full-day workshop, Sarah will focus on two important literacy topics in mathematics. First, she will discuss mathematics vocabulary and how to help students learn the formal language of mathematics. Several strategies that can be used to help students learn mathematics vocabulary will be reviewed.
The focus will then shift to mathematics word problems. Ineffective practices (e.g., tying keywords to operations) and the reasons these are ineffective will be discussed. Time will then be spent on two effective practices – the use of a word-problem attack strategy and the provision of help to students so that they can understand the underlying schemas of word problems. By the end of the workshop, participants will have the confidence to support the mathematics vocabulary and word-problem solving development of the students they work with.
This training will be relevant for all primary teachers at any year level, and also teachers of older students working in intervention.
Professor Sarah Powell
Sarah Powell is a Professor in the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin and Associate Director of the Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk. Her research, teaching, and service focus on mathematics, particularly for students who have difficulty learning mathematics.
Sarah is currently involved in several research projects including studies related to word-problem solving, fractions, mathematics disorders and mathematics vocabulary. She believes that with appropriately designed and delivered instruction, almost all students can become successful and confident mathematicians.
Location will be advised. Morning tea and lunch will be provided at this event.
BOOKINGS CLOSE on the 22nd of October.
WORKSHOP COST:
SPELD SA Tutor $220.50 (email workshops@speldsa.org.au)
Member $299.25
Non-member $315
