Math conferences can be hit or miss, depending on the presenters you see. In the best case scenario, you see many great presenters, but when you only spend 60 to 90 minutes with them, you rarely leave with enough experience to comfortably implement what you learned. In the worst case scenario, you see many mediocre presenters with disconnected topics and it can feel like a big waste of time.

In contrast, my workshop is an extended experience that is cohesive and coherent with specific topics. This workshop focuses on the Development of Mathematical Reasoning and how we can guide students to think like mathematicians. In the course we will therefore explore lesson types, models, and high-leverage teacher moves that will help students progress in their development of mathematical reasoning.

Because this workshop is offered online with 4 modules of content available for 6 weeks, you have lots of flexibility in where and when to work on it.

There are both big picture ideas to chew on and lots of activities you can implement right away in your math class.

Immediately after you register you can start work on Module 1. The very next day you will get access to Module 2. Modules are released one day at a time for four days AND you have access for a total of 6 weeks so you have time to digest what you are learning.

This workshop is for all mathematics teachers and leaders. The workshop covers material specific for every grade band, but presents it from a holistic view to demonstrate how mathematical reasoning builds upon itself and how students should be mathematizing in every grade level. All will benefit from understanding Additive, Multiplicative, Proportional, and Functional Reasoning, as it will empower them to understand what kind of reasoning students should be using at their grade level, and which type of reasoning teachers should be helping their students develop into.

Anyone who works as a leader, instructional coach, PD facilitators, or trainer will also find this workshop useful.

This is an online workshop, so you need to have an Internet-connected device and feel comfortable browsing websites. Most devices including computers, tablets (such as iPads), and phones should have no problem using the site.

You will need to have the ability to watch videos—some school districts block websites that play videos. If you can see the video at the top of this page, you're probably going to be fine.

Please ensure that emails from [email protected] are being received and not going to your SPAM folder.

If none of those options allow you to receive emails from [email protected], then please email [email protected] and we will work to resolve the issue.

Registering multiple people is most easily accomplished by instructing all participants to go to www.mathisfigureoutable.com/freeworkshop and having them register themselves. 

If this presents a problem to you, you can also collect each participants' information and email them to [email protected].

Please provide the information in the following format, with each participant's information on a separate line:

Firstname Lastname,[email protected]

You will automatically be directed to a page with a short welcome video and a link to start the workshop.

You will also receive an email confirming your registration with instructions on how to access the workshop. At the bottom of that email will be a button you can click to get started. 

You can always find the workshop by logging in on the Mathisfigureoutable.com homepage and going to the My Content tab. There you will find the workshop, and any other content linked to your account. 

Yes, all videos used in this workshop have closed captions entered by hand. I have reviewed every minute of it to ensure that the captions are correct.

In addition to closed captioning, transcripts are available for download.

No. This workshop is set up so that you can do it at any time of the day or night.

Workshop participants can spend an average of 1-2 hours per module. There is just under 4½ hours of video to watch over the four-module workshop. Some modules, especially modules 1 and 2, require more time than others. However, remember that even though the workshop is four modules, you have access to the content for six weeks.

While there are no homework or extra assignments associated with this workshop, I provide several things to try in your class. We explore these tasks in terms of how you experience them, how students experience them, and how teachers facilitate them. There are no papers, reports, essays, or other written documents you must do as a part of this workshop.

Unfortunately, no. Because this is a mini-workshop of only 6 hours, it does not qualify for a Professional Development Unit.

Yes. After you complete all the lessons and the workshop feedback form, you will receive an electronic certificate of participation via email. If you need specific information on your certificate of participation, just email [email protected] and explain what you need to have added.