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.
Jessica – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) –
This information was presented in a way that will allow me use it quickly!
Courtney – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Questions in quiz are little confusing
Amy – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
Love how straight and to the point he is and there are always take aways that are actually useful.
Erika – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent
DAVID – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas, well communicated
Stacy – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Fantastic! I didn’t anticipate learning information that I could really use i my math class, but I can’t wait to start! So much good info!
Nicholas – CLEAR CREEK ISD (verified owner) –
Really enjoyed this course and I can see how I can implement several ideas from this session.
Emily – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Maria – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent math strategies!
Leticia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was excellent and provided many effective ideas to help students write in Math class.