Mathematics Workshop-Pathway To Competence

Duration: 1 Full Day (8 hours)

Participant(s): Math Tutors, Tutors interested in tutoring Math, Directors, Coordinators, and Students.

Prerequisite: Preferably taken an Introduction to Algebra course, but not mandatory.

Cost: $2500 (+ travel & lodging) with active NTA Membership.

Requirements: Purchase Workbook for $20.00 per participant– contains the examples used during the workshop and additional practice problems for reinforcement.

The Mathematics Workshop-Pathway To Competence emphasizes techniques how to use vocabulary to effectively communicate concepts and employ skillful questioning to stimulate engaging critical thinking for 1-on-1, group, or in-classroom tutoring sessions. Learn strategies how to identify problems that hinder conceptual understanding, improve learning Mathematics content for effective confidence-building, and master operations performed on equations. This workshop helps tutors confront and manage a silent epidemic, commonly known as Math Anxiety. Participants leave the workshop with confidence in mathematics, as competent communicators using Math symbols, and with transportable skills (i.e. online learning) to apply immediately. Participants also leave the session able to identify and minimize the impact of Math Anxiety on academic performance. The facilitator combines a unique combination of physics and mathematics education, technical background, Math tutoring experience, and training experience to model techniques and strategies in this interactive professional development workshop.

Agenda

• Introduction
• Open Discussion – Do I have a Math Mind?
• The Silent Epidemic-“Math Anxiety”
• What is Math Anxiety?
• Who is challenged by it?
• Silent Impact on Learning Math
• Math Basics
• Vocabulary-Questions-Metacognition (VQM) Skills
• Communication Cues-“Road Blocks”
• Equations Simplified
• Review-“Lessons Learned”
• Conclusion

Contact the NTA at 863-529-5206 or ntatutor@aol.com for more information or to book this workshop.