A: Absolutely. Please let us know about any accommodation needs during registration or contact us at [email protected] at least two weeks before the workshop.
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Q: Who do I contact if I have more questions?
A: You can reach our workshop support team at [email protected] or Sarah at 904.229.6013. We typically respond within 24 business hours.
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Q: What should I wear?
A: Casual attire is appropriate. We recommend comfortable clothing and layers to accommodate varying room temperatures.
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Q: Will I have access to the taped sessions?
A: No, taped sessions are used for internal training purposes.
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Q: Is there a shuttle from the airport?
A: There is not a shuttle from the airport or surrounding hotels to the venue.
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Q: Are there special hotel rates for workshop attendees?
A: Yes, we've arranged special rates at the venue. Please note this block is limited and available on a first come first serve basis. See the "Accommodations" section of your registration confirmation for hotel suggestions.
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Q: Is parking available?
A: Yes, complimentary parking is available at the venue. Please check with the front desk for a parking pass.
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Q: Will I receive professional development credits?
A: We'll provide a certificate with documentation of course name and hours upon completion of the workshop.
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Q: Will meals be provided?
A: Meals are not provided. A lunch block between 12:00-1:15 PM .
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Q: What should I bring?
A: Helpful items include:
- A light jacket (room temperatures can vary)
- A laptop or tablet
- Notepad and pen
- Any specific materials mentioned in your confirmation email
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Q: What time should I arrive?
A: Registration opens at 7:30 AM on the first day. We recommend arriving by 8:00 AM to get settled before our 8:30 AM start time. Each workshop runs from 8:30 AM-3:00 PM with a 1.5 hour lunch break.
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Q: What is your cancellation policy?
A:
In-Person Workshops
Cancellation Terms:
- For cancellations more than 30 days before the event: Full refund minus a $50 cancellation fee
- For cancellations 10-30 days before the event: Credit toward future Mathodology workshop minus a $50 cancellation fee (valid for 1 year from workshop date)
- For cancellations less than 7 days before the event: No refund
Participant Substitution:
Participant substitutions are permitted up to 7 days before the event. To request a substitution, please email [email protected] at least seven business days before the training program date.
Virtual Workshops
Cancellation Terms:
- For cancellations more than 14 days before the event: Full refund minus a $50 cancellation fee
- For cancellations less than 14 days before the event: No refund
Participant Substitution:
Participant substitutions are permitted up to 7 days before the event. To request a substitution, please email [email protected] at least seven business days before the training program date.
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Q: What’s included in my registration fee?
A: Your registration includes all workshop materials, hands-on training sessions, refreshments during the workshop, and a certificate of completion. If you are attending a 3 day workshop a game night is also included.
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Q: How do I confirm my registration is complete?
A: You'll receive a confirmation email immediately after registering. If you haven't received it within an hour, please check your spam folder or contact us at [email protected].
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Q: What is the difference between the Essential Teacher Resources and the Premium Teacher Resources?
A:
The Essential Teacher Resource contains a subscription to the following:
- Digital Teacher Guide A & Teacher Guide B
- Digital Student Textbook A & Student Textbook B
- Digital Student Workbook A & Student Workbook B
The Premium Teacher Resource contains a subscription to the following:
- Digital Teacher Guide A & Teacher Guide B
- Digital Student Textbook A & Student Textbook B
- Digital Student Workbook A & Student Workbook B
- Digital Online Question Bank-Question bank allows the teacher to create assessments, exit tickets, journal questions by dragging dropping questions that meet one's objective
- Printable Chapter Assessment
- Curriculum Maps- Curriculum maps for each chapter outline the Common Core alignment, stage within the learning cycle, and vertical alignment for conceptual development of content
- Learning Goals and Scales-Provides checklist for student self-reflection with each chapter.
- Home Links- Team up with home by providing goals, vocabulary, methods of solving, and practice games for each chapter.
- Teacher Video Library- Chapter by Chapter videos, taught by the authors, that capture the key ideas for delivering content
- *Student Resources-Chapter by Chapter video support bundled with downloads, journal prompts, activities, and more.
- Teacher downloads for each chapter
- Photos of our young mathematicians in action
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Q: What is the difference between the ebook and printed Teacher’s Resource Materials?
A: The printed Teacher Resource Materials does not allow the teacher to digitally alter the anchor task. Other than that, the materials in both are the same.
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Q: What books are a must?
A: Student textbooks and workbooks are the core of our program. Teaching guides are also an invaluable tool for classroom teachers as they outline the learning objectives, additional classroom activities and the schemes of work. The student books (textbooks) have many examples of concrete and pictorial activities which are meant to be performed in a guided practice environment (guided by an adult but performed by the student). This formulates the basis for learning. In a classroom children would typically use the textbooks to reflect on methods their "friends" in the book used to solve a given task. The workbook is meant for individual work: the students answer and solve a series of questions designed to reinforce what they have just learned.
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Q: What standards does the think! Mathematics series adhere to?
A: The think! Mathematics series follows National Standards.
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Q: Why use a Singapore based curriculum?
A: The Singapore curriculum for mathematics and science has consistently produced excellent results. Singapore is at the top of the charts in international comparisons of educational systems such as TIMSS and PIRLS. More than 30 countries worldwide have successfully integrated the textbooks and workbooks into their schools and are achieving their desired outcomes!
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Q: Does think! Mathematics offer a Kindergarten Curriculum?
A: Mathodology offers a Kindergarten program, Developing Roots, that integrates the philosophy of the Singapore approach.
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Q: Developing Roots Pre-K: Where do students learn to write/form numbers?
A: We don't have dedicated lessons on writing numerals because we consider it more of a handwriting skill than a math skill. Instead, we encourage teachers to model correct numeral formation when writing numbers for students. Many teachers use numeral formation rhymes and songs from their existing handwriting programs like Learning without Tears or Zaner-Bloser.
Given the limited instructional time in early childhood education, we believe math time should focus on helping children truly understand numbers and build number sense. We hope teachers will address numeral formation during writing time when developmentally appropriate. To support this, our program includes many fine motor activities like pin pushing, cutting, grasping, and tracing to aid in future numeral formation.
In kindergarten, we do have some numeral writing lessons and encourage teachers to include numeral writing activities on their math shelves for practice throughout the year. For students ready to work on numeral formation, activities like air writing with fingers, writing on whiteboards, forming numerals with Play-Doh, and writing in shaving cream or sand trays can be effective.
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Q: How can a parent at home support the child with the materials?
A: We are excited to offer dedicated think! Mathematics homeschool bundles for each grade level. Each bundle include the grade level student textbook A and textbook B as well as student workbook A and workbook B. These bundles cannot be broken apart for individual purchase. For any questions please email [email protected].
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Q: How Can I Help My Students Do Better On Novel/Complex Assessment Problems?
A: 5 opportunities to build problem solvers each unit:
1) Give the Mind Workout from the textbook [Solved in Groups]
2) Give the Mind Workout from the workbook [Solved Independently]
3) Review the Mind Workout Strategies from the workbook [Solved in Groups]
4) The Novel/Complex Problems on the Unit Assessment [Solved Independently]
5) Review the Novel/Complex Problems Strategies from the Unit Assessment [Solved in Groups]
We get better when we have more opportunities to build the thinking around these types of problems. Remember to create anchor charts with strategies, model the metacognitive thought process, and take time to reflect after the experience to allow students to hear other thinking and ways to attack novel problems. The worst thing you can do is skip the Mind Workouts as well as remove the problems from the assessment. Each time this happens, we have robbed the child of the opportunity to build the thought process required to attack these problems. If we capitalize on 5 opportunities per unit, we are providing approximately 60 opportunities a year that we focus on this practice. We can expect better outcomes!
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Q: How Can I Help Communicate The Mind Workouts to Home?
A: 3 Rules of Mind Workouts
1) Parents do not offer help at home; these are to be done independently. The goal is to sit with a problem and persevere for an extended period of time.
2) Parents please do not hire someone to help them. The answers will come. This is about the opportunity to develop the thought process.
3) Parents, you are a partner in learning. Ask your child is there anything on this page you recognize? (symbols? words?) Encourage your child to try their best and set 5 minutes on a timer. Circle things that look familiar. Use question marks where there is confusion. After 5 minutes if they are not making progress, encourage them to think about what they want to ask the group, write a question or two they want to ask tomorrow in class when they solve the problem together.
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Q: How would you recommend using the journals?
A: The journals in the Teacher's Guide do not come with explicit prompts. We recommend viewing these journals as an opportunity for a descriptive type of prompt. Specifically, students can be asked to describe one method they used to solve the day's Anchor Task. This approach encourages students to reflect on their problem-solving process and articulate their understanding.
Additionally, there are several journal prompts available in other resources. You can find more prompts in the student textbook, student workbook, and the Mathodology Toolkit. These prompts often address other types of journal writing, including evaluative, creative, and investigative prompts.
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Q: What curriculum do you recommend for students in 6th-8th grade after they have completed your program?
A: We currently are offering a digital sample of our grade 6 think!Mathematics curriculum. Please reach out to [email protected] for more information. Grades 7 and 8 are expected to follow each year.
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Q: Why Choose Developing Roots?
A: Developing Roots is a hands-on mathematics curriculum that encompasses number, measurement and spatial reasoning concepts. Teachers have been vocal in expressing their need for high-engagement activities to keep students challenged and excited–and we listened! We incorporate current research and learning trajectories to create developmentally appropriate lessons. The result is an easy-to-use curriculum that aligns teaching and learning goals.
Research shows that high-impact learning occurs when professional development takes place in conjunction with the implementation of content. By using Developing Roots, you receive that and more!
Learn more about developing roots here.
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Q: Why Choose think! Mathematics?
A: Whether you are new to teaching or an experienced educator, think! Mathematics equips you with the skills to meet the demands of today’s dynamic instructional landscape. We have fully integrated think! Mathematics with Mathodology, utilizing videos, workshops, and hands-on, on-site training to implement customized strategies for incredible student success.
Learn more about think! Mathematics here.
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Q: Why Choose Mathodology?
A: Mathodology enhances math teaching through evidence-based practices and comprehensive training. We offer practical resources and ongoing professional development, supporting teachers with student-centered strategies and tools for fostering critical thinking. By choosing Mathodology, educators gain access to effective methods and a collaborative community, ultimately improving student outcomes in math. Our mission is to make mathematics teachable, learnable, and enjoyable for all.
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Q: How do I return books? What if I am missing products?
A: Purchaser is asked to immediately review the complete contents of the enclosed order and report issues to think! Mathematics. If there are incorrect titles, damaged products, shortages, or defective products, please contact [email protected] immediately for an authorization return and return shipping instructions. Purchaser is asked to save all packing materials if damage is to be reported. Your timely attention to any need for return due to damage, defect, or errant order is required within 30 days of receipt of the product with no exception. Think!Mathematics will correct faulty orders at the expense of think! Mathematics when the purchaser notifies our offices within 30 days of receipt of the product. Purchaser assumes all expense of returning items if the return is shipped without authorization from think! Mathematics.
Purchaser may return any unused, purchased products no later than one (1) month after the shipping date for a 10% restocking fee. Purchaser assumes the risk and expense of returning any product. Think!Mathematics will not accept damaged or used products for return or refund. Shipping charges are non-refundable.
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Q: Can I purchase the books outside the United States?
A: From our store, you can place orders to have books shipped within the United States. If you would like books shipped elsewhere, please contact us at [email protected] and we will direct you to the appropriate distributor.
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Q: How do I get a quote for large orders?
A: If you need to order a large number of books please contact us at [email protected] and we can provide you a quote.