Math That Makes Sense
Reasoning-driven instruction that builds numeracy
Math That Makes Sense is a professional learning series designed to help math teachers strengthen student numeracy by prioritizing reasoning and sense-making. Participants will examine how small instructional shifts support students in making connections, recognizing structure, and developing fluency grounded in understanding. The series emphasizes practical, classroom-ready approaches that help students move beyond memorized steps toward confident mathematical thinking.
Sessions may be attended individually or experienced together as a connected learning sequence.
| Session 1: Developing Mathematical Reasoning | ||
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| April 14, 2026 • Grades 6-12 | May 4, 2026 • Grades 6-12 | May 8, 2026 • Grades K-5 |
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Grounded in the work of Pam Harris (keynote speaker from Making Math Memorable), this session shows how developing mathematical reasoning doesn’t require a total instructional overhaul—just the right small shifts. Teachers will explore simple, high-impact shifts that help students make sense of math, see relationships, and rely less on memorized steps. Walk away with practical, classroom-ready moves you can use immediately to spark deeper thinking and stronger understanding.
This session builds the instructional foundation for routines that deepen numeracy and naturally lead into Math that Makes Sense: Using Problem Strings to Build Powerful Numeracy, where these ideas come to life through a concrete, classroom-ready routine.
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| Session 2: Using Problem Strings to Build Numeracy | ||
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| April 16, 2026 • Grades 6-12 | May 11, 2026 • Grades 6-12 | May 14, 2026 • Grades K-5 |
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Problem Strings help students see structure, make connections, and develop fluency without memorizing isolated procedures. Grounded in the work of Pam Harris (keynote speaker from the Making Math Memorable conference), this session shows how Problem Strings put the small instructional shifts from Developing Mathematical Reasoning into action. Teachers will explore how intentional sequencing builds reasoning and understanding in high school math courses and leave with ready-to-use examples and strategies that immediately elevate student thinking.
This session complements Math That Makes Sense: Developing Mathematical Reasoning by showing how those small shifts come to life through Problem Strings.
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