How to Connect Math and Literacy - Responsive Learning

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Presenter: Alex Kajitani
Core Area: Planning 1.1, Planning 1.2, Planning 1.3, Planning 1.4, Instruction 2.1, Instruction 2.2, Instruction 2.3, Instruction 2.4, Instruction 2.5, Learning Environment 3.1, Learning Environment 3.3, Professional Practices and Responsibilities 4.2, Professional Practices and Responsibilities 4.3
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Students are better able to engage and discover deep meaning in math when they are thinking, talking, reading, and writing about it. In this course, “How to Connect Math and Literacy,” Mr. Kajitani shares both principles about math and practical ways that educators can make the most of literacy when teaching math. After taking this course, you’ll have the tools you need to help your students conquer basic math skills and apply them in real life.

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Description

When your students have a solid foundation in math skills, they’ll have tools they can use no matter where their careers take them. But, many students today struggle with understanding basic math concepts and applying them to real life.

Award-winning educator Alex Kajitani says that the old models of lectures and worksheets aren’t enough to help students think deeply about math and get excited about it. The key to unlocking math skills for your students lies in connecting math and literacy in your classroom. Students will be better able to engage and discover deep meaning in math when they are thinking, talking, reading, and writing about it.

In this course, “How to Connect Math and Literacy,” Mr. Kajitani shares both principles about math and practical ways that educators can make the most of literacy when teaching math.

You’ll learn about:

Why literacy is important in math
Games that connect math and literacy
A new approach to word problems
How to use the Frayer Model to help students define terms

Presenter Bio

Alex Kajitani (Kaw-juw-taw-nee) is the 2009 California Teacher of the Year, and a Top-4 Finalist for National Teacher of the Year. He is the co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Teachers, and his first book, Owning It was named “Recommended Reading” by the U.S. Department of Education. Alex is also on a mission to get every kid in America to learn their times tables, and to make this happen, he created the popular online program www.MultiplicationNation.com. Alex is a highly-sought after keynote speaker who supports and motivates teachers nationwide, and he’s known around the world as “The Rappin’ Mathematician.” Alex has a popular TED Talk, has been honored at The White House, and was featured on The CBS Evening News, where Katie Couric exclaimed, “I LOVE that guy!” For more of his innovative ideas, visit www.AlexKajitani.com.

Additional information

Core Area	Instruction 2.1, Instruction 2.2, Instruction 2.3, Instruction 2.4, Instruction 2.5, Learning Environment 3.1, Learning Environment 3.3, Planning 1.1, Planning 1.2, Planning 1.3, Planning 1.4, Professional Practices and Responsibilities 4.2, Professional Practices and Responsibilities 4.3
Hours	1 Hour
Organization	Alex Kajitani
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	Alex Kajitani
Course Content	Gifted, Math, Literacy, ELL, General PD, New and Developing Teachers, Instructional Strategies

73 reviews for How to Connect Math and Literacy

Rated 5 out of 5

Ernestina – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – July 9, 2020

I loved it. It fit me perfectly. He was easy to follow, understand, and kept my attention the entire time.
Rated 5 out of 5

Luselva – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – July 10, 2020

Great ways to connect math and literacy.
Rated 5 out of 5

Jennie – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) – July 16, 2020

Math literacy is extremely relevant for teaching mathematics.
Rated 5 out of 5

Robin – HILLSBORO ISD (verified owner) – July 19, 2020

Fun course with great suggestions for getting students to read and write in math class.
Rated 5 out of 5

Martha – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) – July 22, 2020

great ideas
Rated 5 out of 5

Felipe – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – July 22, 2020

I liked this course. It gives you lots of ideas that can help in the class.
Rated 5 out of 5

Jaime – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – July 22, 2020

Great and to the point
Rated 5 out of 5

Tiffany – Region 17 ESC (verified owner) – July 27, 2020

So many great ideas to use in my math class!
Rated 5 out of 5

Mary – COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD (verified owner) – July 30, 2020

Great course!
Rated 5 out of 5

Janabeth – Region 17 ESC (verified owner) – July 31, 2020

These ideas are relative and helpful to incorporate reading, writing, & speaking in the math class.