Modeling in Mathematics

This workshop is designed to help teachers strengthen their ability to incorporate mathematical modeling into classroom instruction. Participants will explore how modeling connects abstract mathematical concepts to real-world applications, making learning more meaningful and engaging for students. The session emphasizes strategies for designing tasks that integrate modeling across grade levels and mathematical domains. Teachers will gain hands-on experience in creating lessons that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning through authentic contexts.

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• Lack of student opportunities to apply mathematics in real-world, authentic situations
  
  
• Challenges in designing standards-aligned tasks that balance conceptual understanding, fluency, and application
  
  
• Limited strategies for guiding students to think critically and communicate their reasoning during modeling activities

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Designing and Implementing Modeling Tasks

Teachers will learn to create developmentally appropriate modeling activities that align with standards and promote meaningful connections between math concepts and real-life problems.

Supporting Mathematical Reasoning and Communication

Participants will gain strategies to facilitate student discussions, encourage justification of solutions, and guide students in explaining their modeling processes.

Integrating Modeling Across Grade Levels‍

Educators will explore how to scaffold and adapt modeling activities across grade bands, ensuring accessibility for all learners and progression of skills.