Writing in Math Class - Responsive Learning

$20.00

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
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

In this course, award-winning educator Alex Kajitani will teach you how creative writing can help your students grow in their math skills. After taking this course, you’ll walk away with practical examples and exercises that you can start using in your classroom today to help your students become lifelong math enthusiasts.

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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.

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
Hours	1 Hour
Organization	Alex Kajitani
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	Alex Kajitani
Course Content	Math, Literacy, ELL, General PD, New and Developing Teachers, Instructional Strategies, Gifted

108 reviews for Writing in Math Class

Rated 5 out of 5

NOEMI – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – June 19, 2020

Great ideas to get kids writing in the math class.
Rated 5 out of 5

Corine – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – June 22, 2020

Very knowledgeable
Rated 5 out of 5

Michelle – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – June 25, 2020

Interesting presenter.
Rated 5 out of 5

Moises – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – June 29, 2020

great tips.
Rated 4 out of 5

Becky – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) – June 29, 2020

great ideas
Rated 5 out of 5

Michelle – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – July 1, 2020

Awesome ideas!
Rated 5 out of 5

Alissa – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) – July 2, 2020

I really enjoy all of Mr. Kajitani’s activity suggestions.
Rated 5 out of 5

Jamie – MOUNT VERNON ISD (verified owner) – July 3, 2020

Anything by Alex Kajitani is great!
Rated 5 out of 5

Maureen – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – July 6, 2020

Great ideas to use in the classroom!
Rated 5 out of 5

Sara – Region 17 ESC (verified owner) – July 8, 2020

great class. will buy his books for sure