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

Juan – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) – November 13, 2020

Great and resourceful.
Rated 5 out of 5

Yvette – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) – November 14, 2020

This course gave new ideas that can support students in math and literacy.
Rated 4 out of 5

Jessica – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) – November 15, 2020

I loved the approach in this course! Great ideas I can use!
Rated 5 out of 5

Cynthia – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) – November 23, 2020

It’s a good course to show yoyu how to incorporate literacy in math. It can help with the non english speakers as well as just students who have trouble with literacy.
Rated 5 out of 5

Rosa – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) – November 25, 2020

Great ideas!
Rated 5 out of 5

Desiree – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) – January 2, 2021

Great ideas and fun activities.
Rated 5 out of 5

Dorothy – SPRING ISD (verified owner) – February 21, 2021

AMAZING!
Rated 5 out of 5

Dorian – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) – March 15, 2021

Great and fun course, Alex Kajitani presented several great ideas.
Rated 5 out of 5

Christine – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) – April 5, 2021

I like the strategies from this course that makes math not so intimidating.
Rated 4 out of 5

Jill – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) – April 5, 2021

It was good