Purpose
To provide math teachers with practical, research-based tools and resources that strengthen students’ number sense by deepening their understanding of place value and its connection to arithmetic operations.
Rationale
Why should I explore this virtual PD?
I'm so glad you asked! A solid grasp of place value is critical for student success in mathematics, serving as the foundation for fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and working with decimals. Many students struggle with number sense, leading to challenges in higher-level math concepts.
Objectives
- Equip teachers with clear, accessible explanations of place value concepts and their role in operations.
- Provide strategies and resources for differentiating instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
- Offer formative assessment tools to help teachers identify and address student misconceptions.
- Share classroom activities and real-world applications that make number sense relevant and engaging.
Goals
- Improve students’ understanding of place value and its application in all four operations.
- Increase student fluency and confidence with whole numbers and decimals through targeted instruction.
- Support teachers in creating an inclusive learning environment that fosters number sense growth for all students.