Math Fluency Dive for Local Math Teachers – Z93 Country – Yurika.R

Teachers in the Wayne County District participated in Math Fluency training with Dr. Jennifer Bay Williams. Dr. Bay-Williams is an internationally respected mathematics educator. She is a prolific author and popular speaker on topics related to effective mathematics teaching. Her work has focused on ways to ensure every student understands mathematics and develops a positive mathematics identity (i.e., feels they can do math!). Her most recent work has focused on fluency in mathematics, communicating that it is more than learning facts and algorithms, but is about being able to reason and choose appropriate strategies.

Kindergarten through 5th-grade elementary teachers attended a one-day training session, while middle and high school teachers engaged in a separate day of intensive fluency training. Each group concentrated on fluency standards specific to their grade levels to enhance their math lessons and better support student learning. By the end of the training, teachers walked away with practical, grade-level activities ready to be implemented into their daily instruction.

Mr. Dishman introduced Dr. Bay Williams

Teachers participate in a Share Share Compare activity

Teachers sharing about their mathematical strategies.

Melinda Burnette and Valyssa Erherdt play math card games

 

Walker Elementary Teachers

Dr Bay-Williams sharing strategies to use in the classroom

Autumn Bertram sharing mathematical thinking with fellow teachers

 

Middle and High School teachers participate in a share out activity.

Middle and High School Teachers share strategies learned during the sessions.