Welcome to the Mathematics Achievement Academy: Problem Solving and Discourse, Kindergarten training.

In the Mathematics Achievement Academy: Problem Solving and Discourse, Kindergarten, participants will

1. build knowledge and understanding of a problem-solving heuristic that applies to any mathematical content strand;
2. identify actions of a proficient problem solver;
3. build knowledge and understanding of mathematical discussions that complement the use of a problem-solving heuristic;
4. build knowledge and understanding of formative assessment strategies that focus on making student thinking visible to the teacher; and
5. build knowledge and understanding of five practices that support mathematical discourse to strengthen student voice and agency with a problem-solving heuristic.

The following sections contain the materials you need for turn-around training. Please download the files you need to your computer prior to the scheduled training to prevent issues with connectivity to the internet.

If you have further questions or need assistance, contact mathtx@esc13.net.

The presentation files for presenters are in two formats, PPT, and PDF. Open and download the files you need for training.

PowerPoint

• Day 1 PPT
• Day 2 PPT

PDF

• Day 1 PDF
• Day 2 PDF

The Participant Journal comes in two different file formats; one is a print file and the other is a web file. You can display the web file or download the print file to print the guide for a training session.

Participant Journal

• Participant Journal (print ready)
• Participant Journal (web)

Each table set/materials file is linked below. Instructions for completing the table sets/materials will be found under Presenter Resources.

Table Sets and Presenter Materials

• Table Sets document
• Presenter Materials document

Here you will find additional resources to support your turn-around session.

Presenter Resources

• Document Edits
• Print Specs
• Supplies and Materials List
• Stipend Verification Form
• Participant Resources
• Rules of Use
• Mathematics TEKS: Supporting Information
• Vertical Alignment Charts
• Transcript—Heuristics

Online Course Videos

Collecting Evidence of Student Reasoning (Collecting Evidence Video Transcript)

Co-Craft Questions (Co-Craft Video Transcript)

Per the rules of use agreement, online course video links are provided here for pre-planning and presenter preparation only. Videos/links are not to be distributed in any way or played for an audience during face-to-face trainings.

Utilize the following materials when presenting Day 1 and Day 2 content in a virtual setting. 

Agenda
         Agenda

Powerpoints

• Day 1  (Kinder Virtual MAA Day 1)
• Day 2  (Kinder Virtual MAA Day 2)

Participant Journal 

Presenter Materials
Each of the items below will be shared at different times during the training. Utilize screen share or file share within the virtual platform space. For assessments and exit tickets, you may use the attached fillable pdf and have participants email to you, or you may utilize your own survey capture tool.

• Pre-Assessment
• Formulating a Plan or Strategy
• Student Descriptor Cards
• Exit Slip Day 1
• Exit Slip Day 2
• Post Assessment

Use the Course Request Form to have the TEA create Canvas courses for you. Please request your online course as soon as possible as it may take up to two weeks for courses to be available for your session.