Description
Education expert Alex Kajitani says that one of the best ways to help your students grow in their math skills is to connect math with literacy. When students use different parts of their brains to think about math, they create deep and lasting connections.
In the course, “Writing in Math Class,” Mr. Kajitani shares with teachers how to use creative writing to teach math skills. The course is full of practical examples and exercises that you can start using in your classroom today to help your students become lifelong math enthusiasts.
You’ll learn about:
- Math and the brain
- Writing across content areas
- Specific strategies to help your students write about math
- Writing games to use in math class
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.
Laura – Brazosport ISD (verified owner) –
This course was validating. Many of the ideas we are already using. I did find ways I could change what I’m doing currently to help students communicate more effectively.
Joanna – HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
Good ideas.
Raymundo – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
It was very interested
Lisa – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Wonderful! I learned many new strategies for writing in math class.
Analise – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
LOVE THIS! So many great ideas that specifically help you integrate writing into your math class without losing “math time”.
Sydney – MOUNT VERNON ISD (verified owner) –
USEFUL!
Linda – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Fantastic! I will definitely use all of these concepts! Loved it!
Lorena – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
great ideas
ANTONIA – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent presentation! Strategies discussed are very effective and can easily be implemented even without technology!
BETTY – GOOSE CREEK CISD (verified owner) –
The presenter provides methods for having students write more in math class. He was very clear and easy to understand.