Tuesday, April 7, 3:30 p.m. EST
Embedding Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning (MTR) Standards into Daily Instruction
Florida's MTR standards ask students to think, reason, and communicate mathematically — every day, across every lesson. This session focuses on practical strategies for embedding MTR expectations into your existing lesson structure in ways that are manageable, meaningful, and aligned to B.E.S.T. Standards.
You will leave with:
- Concrete strategies for embedding reasoning and discourse into daily lessons
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A clearer picture of how MTR standards connect to B.E.S.T. expectations across grade levels
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Practical tools to support mathematical conversation and problem-solving in your classroom
Session Presenters
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Zandra De Araujo, Ph.D. |
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Steven Shadel, Ph.D. |
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Tuesday, April 14, 3:30 p.m. EST
The Concrete–Representational–Abstract (CRA) Model: Building Conceptual Understanding
The progression from hands-on materials to visual models to abstract notation is one of the most well-supported frameworks in math education. This session explores how to implement the CRA model with intention across grades K–5 and into Algebra, with strategies that support all learners — including those who benefit from additional instructional support.
You will leave with:
- A deeper understanding of how the CRA progression supports conceptual development at each grade level
- Classroom-ready strategies for moving students from concrete models to abstract thinking
- Approaches for intervention and support that build on student strengths rather than reteaching from scratch
Session Presenters
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David Allsop, Ph.D. |
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Steven Shadel, Ph.D. |
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