Fluency and Number Talks in Grades K-2
Fluency entails more than just practicing and memorizing math facts. During this workshop we will develop a common understanding of fluency that promotes flexibility, efficiency, and computational accuracy. In addition, we will discuss counting fluency and beginning place value concepts as they relate to K-2 standards. We will also engage in games and routines that emphasize Number Talks and talk about how Number Talks can become part of your daily classroom routine where students share reasoning strategies and build connections between ideas to improve their fluency in a variety of standards.
Presenters: Deann Clawson is a K-12 Math Consultant for the Kansas City Regional Professional Development Center. She is a former middle and high school math teacher, K-12 math coach, and Director of Curriculum and Assessment. Deann is excited to work with others who share her love for mathematics.
Phil Gegen is a K-12 Math Consultant for the Kansas City RPDC. Before joining RPDC, Phil taught HS math for 26 years, including 4 years in rural NW Missouri followed by 22 years at Oak Park High School in Kansas City. He also taught in the Upward Bound Program at NWMSU, coached high school tennis and cross country, and prior to teaching worked in banking for 10 years.
Cost: $20/participant for member districts; $25/participant for nonmember districts
