ATOMIC Conference March 2025

Come see actual New Haven 4th grade students engage in discourse-based learning with i-Ready Classroom Mathematics! The lesson will be taught by Paige Korwek 4th Grade Math/Science educator from Fair Haven School in New Haven, with Math Instructional coach Kathy Blodgett presenting. During the lesson, session participants with be provided a “look for” document highlighting discourse-based moves and debrief the lesson afterwards with Paige, Kathy, and Danielle Curran, Associate VP of Content, and Implementation for Curriculum Associates.* We hope you come join us to see student learning in action! And celebrate the success that New Haven has seen in teaching and learning.

*Additional content may be shared by Monica Joyner, Supervisor of Mathematics for New Haven as well as Michael O’Neill, District Math Coach 5-8.

This session is sponsored by Curriculum Associates.

This presentation will introduce practical discourse protocols to enhance students' deep understanding of mathematics. These strategies foster a classroom environment where students actively participate in discussions, challenging and building upon each other's ideas. By building on the knowledge and strengths of all students, these protocols will help to build a culture where all students feel that they belong in math class. Join us in redefining mathematics learning, making it an active, engaging, and deeply enriching experience for all students.

Participants will have the opportunity to actively engage in a diverse array of hands-on activities, utilizing Bar Models and Visual Number Talks, Bars and Dot Models, throughout the session. These activities are designed to delve into the intricate connections between numeracy and literacy, showcasing how these two essential skills intertwine and complement each other in the realm of problem-solving.

Facilitating access and agency for English learners/multilingual learners (ELs/MLs) in the mathematics classroom is a critical need. Join us to learn about evidence-based strategies to support ELs/MLs. See examples of strategies in action as we explore mathematics tasks together, and leave with an infographic to take back to your school.

This session is part of a two-part series focusing on ways educators can support ELs/MLs during math instruction. This session presents key ideas of how educators can foster student comprehension as they explore math concepts. Participants will explore a variety of strategies that support language access in the math classroom. Consider joining the corresponding session: “Strengthening Math Instruction for ELs/MLs 2: Supporting Student Communication”. (Each session is a stand alone workshop. It is not necessary to attend both.)

This session is part of a two-part series focusing on ways educators can support ELs/MLs during math instruction. This session covers key components of supporting student communication as students master math concepts and explain their thinking. Participants will review a variety of strategies to scaffold their students’ speaking and writing. Consider joining the corresponding session: “Strengthening Math Instruction for ELs/MLs 1: Facilitating Student Comprehension”. (Each session is a stand alone workshop. It is not necessary to attend both.)

Ready to elevate your math conversations to the next level? This session will dive into language strategies that not only assess student understanding but also differentiate instruction and support multilingual learners. Join us to explore instructional practices that help ALL students make sense of math.  

This session is sponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Multilingual learners are a classroom asset! Learners thrive when they engage in meaningful, relevant, and accessible mathematics in a safe environment. This session will provide an opportunity to examine beliefs about multilingual learners and engage in a collaborative math task as a multilingual learner in an asset-based environment. Participants will discuss action items within their sphere of influence that promote the success of multilingual learners.

Students share rich ideas during discussions and capturing these on the board honors them as mathematical thinkers. Learn to model unique ways of recording ideas, helping students connect their talk to writing. By modeling metacognition, you encourage autonomy, reflection, and understanding of the problem-solving process. This approach fosters equity by addressing diverse learning styles, helping students identify gaps in understanding and become confident, independent learners. Create an inclusive classroom where every voice is valued. Apply these strategies to any curriculum!