The Dynamic Duo:
Putting the Punch in Math Instruction

Presented by
Laura Candler
Teacher, Author, and Trainer

Targeted for Grade 2-6 Teachers

To learn how to schedule a workshop in your school
or district, please visit the Workshop FAQs page.

Time: 8:30 to 4:00 Date: No dates

Workshop Highlights Discover the power of the Dynamic Duo: Mastery Learning and Cooperative Problem Solving Learn research-based strategies to engage all learners and boost math achievement (see data) Experience hands-on activities and learn the management strategies to make them work in your own classroom Find out how to use formative assessment to differentiate math instruction and ensure success for all students Walk away with activities you can implement the next day Discover innovative approaches to teaching basic skills AND higher level thinking Registration Includes Large 3-ring binder with workshop handouts and blackline masters jam-packed with teaching ideas and activities Coffee and light morning refreshments Power Packs available on CD for half price

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Make Every Math Moment Count

How can you ensure that every math lesson "packs a punch"? Attend this workshop and discover the "dynamic duo" of math instruction: Mastery Learning and Problem Solving. Educators who attend this seminar will discover the secrets of the Mastery Learning model, a simple but powerful method that ensures success for all learners. Participants will experience the excitement of cooperative problem solving and will learn how to incorporate these methods on daily basis. Using fun, hands-on activities, Laura Candler will share practical, easy-to-use strategies to close achievement gaps and enable ALL students to excel in math!

Math Fun vs. Math Achievement

Is it possible to use fun, engaging math strategies and still ensure that all students are learning? Would you like to supplement your math text with an effective, proven program to ensure that your students make adequate growth on the state test? Skip the test practice booklets and see the excitement of kids exploring higher level math concepts in your class!

If you are ready to take your math instruction to the next level, Laura's Dynamic Duo workshop is for you! You'll transform your classroom into an exciting community of mathematics learners, differentiating instruction to meet their needs.

Do these methods work? Decide for yourself after checking out a graph of Laura's End-of-Grade test math scores as compared to overall math achievement in North Carolina!

Dynamic Duo Workshop Content

• Simple strategies for implementing Mastery Learning, a research-based instructional strategy introduced by Benjamin Bloom and further developed by Tom Guskey
• The Cooperative Problem Solving Cycle - and how to use it to empower your students
• 3 types of math problems that all students benefit from experiencing
• How to make sure ALL your students learn their times tables or addition facts
• Active engagement strategies that will motivate your struggling learners as well as challenge your advanced learners
• Easy ways to incorporate math manipulatives into almost every math lesson
• Interactive strategies that allow you to quickly diagnose learning difficulties and provide immediate feedback and assistance to students
• Loads of simple yet effective classroom management techniques
• How to energize your students and keep them motivated throughout the year
• Math strategies to help you meet NCTM standards for Numeration, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis and Probability, Algebra, and Problem Solving
• Dozens of ways to differentiate math instruction for all types of learners
• Creative ways to use graphic organizers and foldables in math
• Cooperative learning activities that will hold your students accountable for their participation as well as teaching them social skills

Teachers who have attended this workshop in the past say...

• This workshop went above and beyond my expectations. It was practical, tangible, and inspiring. The most valuable aspect of this workshop was seeing the practical and effective strategies used to not only further education but make it a whole lot of fun. I truly enjoyed this - it was the best inservice I've had in 28 years of teaching!
• Awesome session! This was the best session at the conference!
• Great presentation! I can't wait to implement these strategies!
• The BEST workshop by far!
• Outstanding session!
• Very solid concrete ideas for teachers. It was great!
• This was the most interesting and beneficial session I went to!
• Great practical knowledge - promotes rigor!
• Amazing presentation - great resources for all areas!
• This workshop gave so many strategies that can be immediately done in the classroom. The most valuable aspect of this workshop was the interaction among teachers after you presented each idea. I loved to hear how everyone could use it.

About Mastery Learning...

"Just a couple of months ago I began teaching math using Mastery Learning. The results have been terrific. I really feel like I'm meeting the needs of all of my students. My local benchmark test scores have gone up, and I'm teaching the best math I've ever taught!"
~ Tammy Meagher, 4th grade teacher

Who Should Attend

• Teachers of grades 2 - 6 (Note: Other teachers K-12 would find the Mastery Learning and Cooperative Problem Solving strategies beneficial, but the workshop activities are specifically designed for teachers of grades 2 - 6).
• Elementary School Administrators
• Instructional Coaches and Math Coaches (School or District Level)
• District Level Math Directors
• Students enrolled in teacher education programs

Registration Information You may register for the 1-day Dynamic Duo workshop or the 2-day Math Workshop that includes the Dynamic Duo and Making Math Easy. Print and complete the appropriate registration form shown at right. Mail form with payment (see below) to Teaching Resources 1552 Grassy Branch Drive Fayetteville, NC 28304 Note: If you are paying with PayPal, you may fax your registration form to 910-868-5211 Questions about registration or payment? View the Workshop Registration FAQs. Receive confirmation by email. (You should receive a confirmation email within a week of submitting your registration. If you don't receive that confirmation, send an email to Laura at lauracandler@att.net to secure your spot. You can also email Laura if you have submitted a request to your school and you are concerned about the status of your registration.)

Single Day Registration Two Day Registration

Three Convenient Payment Methods:

• PayPal Pay Now button
• School Check, Cashier's Check, or Money Order made out to Teaching Resources
• Purchase Order (No Early Registration Discount) - If funds are not currently available, you may have your school send me a purchase order and make a note of when funds will be available for this payment. I can send an invoice with that pay date. However, the Early Registration discount price is not available when paying by purchase order. See registration form for full price options.

If you have to cancel for any reason, your payment is refundable in full up to 7 days prior to the workshop. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed!

Feel free to contact Laura with any questions or comments!