Focus on the Sciences Conference 2024

Join us for a productive collaboration session designed specifically for Pre-AP math teachers. In this session, we'll dive deep into innovative teaching strategies, share best practices, and develop new approaches to engage our students in higher-level mathematical thinking. Bring your expertise, curiosity, and collaborative spirit!
POG: Innovative Thinker

"Caffeinate" - Get a boost of energy after lunch with some coffee or tea. "Ruminate" - Reflect deeply on the previous sessions and ideas. "Collaborate" Work together with their team to plan next steps.

Unlock the hidden potential in every lesson with the power of visual thinking tools! This session will introduce depth and complexity icons and graphic organizers, powerful tools designed to enhance student engagement and deepen understanding across all subjects. Participants will explore the various icons and organizers through subject/content-specific exemplars, learning how to effectively implement them in their lesson plans to promote higher order thinking skills and foster a more nuanced approach to your lessons. By the end of this session, teachers will be equipped with practical strategies to seamlessly integrate these visual tools into their classrooms, empowering students to dive deeper into complex topics and make meaningful connections across disciplines.
POG: Self-Directed Learner, Engaged Collaborator, Innovative Thinker

Unlock the hidden potential in every lesson with the power of visual thinking tools! This session will introduce depth and complexity icons and graphic organizers, powerful tools designed to enhance student engagement and deepen understanding across all subjects. Participants will explore the various icons and organizers through subject/content-specific exemplars, learning how to effectively implement them in their lesson plans to promote higher order thinking skills and foster a more nuanced approach to your lessons. By the end of this session, teachers will be equipped with practical strategies to seamlessly integrate these visual tools into their classrooms, empowering students to dive deeper into complex topics and make meaningful connections across disciplines.
POG: Self-Directed Learner, Engaged Collaborator, Innovative Thinker