Learning Opportunity

Getting Ready to Teach Gr 7 & 8 with JUMP Math

This session has been completed.
Facilitator: Donna Prato
Date:August 18, 2022
Time:10:00 am to 11:00 am MTN
Cost:
No Charge
Location: Virtual
Session Code: 22-MA-289
Type:
Webinar
Focus: Mathematics and Numeracy Curriculum Implementation and Pedagogy

Target Audience

Math Teachers, Administrators, Instructional Coaches

About this Learning Opportunity

In these critical “transition” years, it is vital to bolster confidence, strengthen computational fluency and mastery, and motivate independent mathematical decision making. In this practical webinar, Donna will demonstrate how JUMP Math can help you plan engaging interactive math learning through guided exploration, varied practice, and immediate feedback. We will spend time exploring the new Western Edition of the Gr 7 resource, and the JM Essential Lesson Packs.

This session addresses the LQS competencies

  • #2: Modeling Commitment to Professional Learning
  • #3: Embodying Visionary Leadership

This session addresses the TQS competencies

  • #2: Engaging in Career-Long Learning
  • #3: Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge

This learning opportunity is being subsidized through funding from Alberta Education.

About the Facilitator

Donna was a teacher with Edmonton Public Schools for over 30 years before retiring and joining the JUMP Math team in 2017. She worked in Junior High for all of her teaching career, starting as a Home Ec. and Language Arts teacher, then moving to Mathematics. She was also a Curriculum Coordinator, Counsellor and Assistant Principal. Donna loves how JUMP Math structures lessons to ensure students are able to learn and be excited by Math, and she is excited to be able to share this love of JUMP Math with you.