Embedding the Standards for Mathematical Practice Within the Common Core Standards, 2015

June 15-19 2015 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Black Hills State University

This workshop will focus specifically on using concrete approaches to understand abstract mathematical ideas. The math content areas to be emphasized are taken directly from the Common Core Content Standards for grades 6-8 Statistics and Probability. Specifically, the mathematical content addressed will focus on applying the mathematics to practical situations through solving real-world problems involving quantitative measures of center, data distribution, measures of variability, and statistical variability. Teachers will increase their own conceptual understanding of the mathematical concepts, which will improve the quality of their instruction around these topics.

Using multiple representations, manipulatives, and hands-on learning activities will be key components of the workshop. Each participant will receive a classroom set of manipulatives and teacher resource books of hands-on mathematics activities, which will also be the primary math activities used during the workshop. During the workshop, the Standards for Mathematical Practices will be embedded and modeled for teachers to use when they implement the activities in their own classrooms. This inquiry-based approach can help students (and teachers) understand the mathematical concepts behind the procedures that are often taught in isolation.

Applications are now closed for this workshop.  

If you have been accepted we will notify you by email.

Information for those who are registered:

Two graduate credits are available for approximately $40/credit. You will need your checkbook, as credit cards will not be accepted.

Lodgers in campus apartments will receive all meals in the campus dining room; commuters will receive lunch.

On Monday morning, course check-in is scheduled for 8:00-8:30 am in Meier Hall 2nd floor foyer. You must have registered online previously and received confirmation from our offices in order to participate.

Lodging:
Workshop participants will be provided sleeping accommodations in the BHSU campus apartments if you indicate on the registration page that you need lodging. Whether you plan to travel several hundred miles Sunday afternoon or mosey into Spearfish on Monday morning, we’ve scheduled check-in times that will work for all.

Lodging Check-in Location:
Campus Apartment Building G “Clubhouse” Sunday, June 14, 2024 6:30-7:30 pm (MST)
Campus Apartment Building G “Clubhouse” Monday, June 15, 2024 4:30-5:30 pm (MST) (after Monday’s session)

The university will provide you with linen (sheets, blanket and pillow) and towels. This is not a hotel. There will be no `wake-up call’.  So bring your own alarm clock, soap, and all other toiletry/personal hygiene items you require.

For your general planning purposes, we will meet from 8:30 to 4:00 every day except Friday. On Friday, we will be done by 2:00 pm.

If you are accepted and cannot attend, you must inform us by Friday June 4. If you fail to notify us of your intent to cancel by 4:00 pm on that day, you will be responsible for paying for your portion of lodging and meals.

Please download, print, and sign a W-9 form so we can give you a stipend. Mail it by May 10 to:
Shawnie Mackaben
CAMSE Unit 9005
Black Hills State University
1200 University
Spearfish SD 57799-9005

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See you in Spearfish in June!

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