2024 Great Ideas in Education Conference

Math on IXL is FREE through KSDE with no end currently stated. Come learn the ins and outs of the program to help in classroom whole-group instruction, support classroom instruction, and individual growth. IXL is aligned with Kansas State Standards and major textbooks. Ties in with MAP and ACT preparations. Provides real-time, continuous diagnostics to support Tier instruction along with enrichment. Immediate feedback to students with additional support through supporting lessons and videos. Teacher "Live Classroom" allows immediate intervention for struggling or disengaged students. Multiple analytics are available to see individual and group data.

In today's rapidly evolving world, mathematical fluency is a foundational skill essential for success in both academic and real-world contexts. As elementary educators, administrators, and curriculum directors, it is our responsibility to ensure that our students develop fluency not just in recalling math facts but also in performing mathematical operations efficiently, flexibly, and accurately. This presentation aims to provide an overview of math fluency and number sense, offering practical strategies, engaging activities, and valuable resources to support educators in fostering mathematical fluency in students.

Resources
Math Fact Fluency by Jennifer Bay Williams
Figuring Out Fluency in Mathematics Teaching and Learning Series by Jennifer Bay Williams and John SanGiovanni
Do The Math by Marilyn Burns
Creative Mathematics by Kim Sutton

This session explores the concept of "Thin Slicing," which delineates a sequential progression of a lesson from prior knowledge to grade level standard. Learn how to quickly gather insights into student thinking through targeted tasks and observations. Discover how Thin Slicing can inform your instruction, differentiate learning, and propel students towards deeper mathematical understanding. Math teachers will experience and work together to create thin sliced lessons. They will collaborate on how to launch the lesson and provide tasks that increase rigor and ability to avoid frustrations and boredom while instilling perseverance and patience.