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Promising Math
This biennial conference brings together stakeholders from across the country to share knowledge about the understanding, teaching, and learning of math for children between birth and eight years.
Bridging research and practice around particular and timely issues in early mathematics
The goal is to take into account multiple perspectives on the topic, including those of researchers in cognitive development and education, interventionists who work directly with children and families, professionals who support and educate teachers and parents, and parents/caregivers themselves.
Series: Hear from the Experts
Families are Pivotal in Designing Math Picture Books for Children
August 25, 2020
How do you design a better picture book for children? How does consulting with families along with research help us to understand what makes educational children's books effective and engaging?
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
- Tags Family Math, Promising Math
Series: Hear from the Experts August 24, 2020
Family-Centered Approach to Picture Books with David Purpura
David Purpura, PhD, of Purdue University describes his team's research and intervention designed around picture books and their effectiveness in homes.
- Age/Grade Level: Adult Learners, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade
- Tags Family Math, Promising Math
Series: Hear from the Experts February 19, 2020
How Children Learn about Numbers: A Conversation with Kelly Mix
In her presentation “Cognition and Early Childhood Numeracy: How Number Concepts are Built and Why Input Matters,” Kelly Mix bridged research and practice in her discussion of math language and learning.
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Cardinality, Promising Math
Series: Hear from the Experts February 18, 2020
Two Ways That Language Scaffolds Understanding of Cardinality
At Promising Math 2019, Kelly Mix gave a talk about how language promotes the development of numerical cognition in young children. Dr. Mix is the Chair of the Human Development and Quantitative Methodologies department at…
- Topic: Counting
- Age/Grade Level: Adult Learners
- Tags Cardinality, Promising Math
Series: Hear from the Experts January 22, 2020
MathTalk Leaders Illustrate How Efforts Can Transform Neighborhoods
Early Mathematics Learning in Family and Community Contexts was the 2019 topic of the Promising Math biennial conference. Framing the event were three plenary presentations that brought cognitive, contextual, and collaborative lenses to the topic.…
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Family Math, Promising Math
Series: Hear from the Experts January 21, 2020
Co-Design Process for Math in the Neighborhood with Omo Moses
Omo Moses, founder of MathTalk, and his colleague, Keith Griffin discuss how they connected over basketball and went on to find local, culturally-relevant ways to engage families in math learning in their own neighborhood.
- Age/Grade Level: Adult Learners, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Family Math, Promising Math
Series: Hear from the Experts October 21, 2019
Cardinality is Critical Preschool Concept with Barbara Sarnecka
After years of studying 3- and 4-year old children of diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, Barbara Sarnecka has zeroed in on the importance of cardinality.
- Topic: Counting
- Age/Grade Level: Adult Learners
- Tags Subitizing, Cardinality, Promising Math
Series: Hear from the Experts October 24, 2018
Measuring Math Understanding of ELLs with Barbara Sarnecka and David Purpura
A panel of early math experts engage with the audience at Promising Math 2017 to consider the challenges of getting a true picture of what young children understand about numbers.
- Age/Grade Level: Adult Learners, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Promising Math
Series: Hear from the Experts October 23, 2018
Creating Opportunities for Early Math with Rodrigo Gutiérrez
The role of play and importance of shared experiences in early math is discussed with Rodrigo Gutiérrez, Co-Director of the Center for Retention-Recruitment for Math Teachers at University of Arizona.
- Age/Grade Level: Adult Learners, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade
- Tags Promising Math, Culture
Series: Hear from the Experts June 22, 2018
Instructional Tools to Integrate Language and Math Concepts with Halla Jmourko
Halla Jmourko discusses two innovative instructional tools for integrating language and math concepts in the classroom, The Cubing Game and Three Way Tie.
- Age/Grade Level: Adult Learners, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Games, Promising Math
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