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Superintendent Arntzen to Host Transformational Math Workshop with Dr. Jo Boaler
HELENA – Superintendent Arntzen will host a free virtual math workshop for Montana school leaders and teachers on April 3, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The workshop, “Empowering Mathematical Mindsets,” will be led by Dr. Jo Boaler, a leading voice in mathematics education and an advocate for innovative teaching methods that promote growth mindsets and equitable learning opportunities. This workshop will help educators inspire a love of math in their students through innovative, growth-minded teaching practices.
“Currently, only 37.5% of students in grades 3-8 and 30.6% of students in grade 11 are proficient in math,” said Superintendent Elsie Arntzen. “This workshop will give our teachers more confidence when teaching math. I encourage all Montana educators and school leaders to attend this workshop to help our students achieve academic success.”
During the workshop, participants will:
- Explore the concept of mathematical mindsets to build students' confidence and ability in mathematics
- Discover practical strategies to implement a growth mindset in math instruction, to math more engaging and accessible
- Learn how to foster a classroom environment that celebrates mistakes as learning opportunities and challenges as avenues for growth
To register for this free workshop, please click here.
Dr. Jo Boaler is one of the top eight math educators in the world. Her work includes mathematics teaching and learning - in particular, how different teaching approaches impact students' learning; how to teach mathematics for a “growth mindset;” the role of group work and mathematical discussions in the development of understanding; the ways teachers may be supported in moving towards effective teaching environments; and the importance of data science and ways to integrate data science into all subjects in school.
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