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Virginia School Consortium for Learning

SPARK STEM: Problem Based Learning that Supports the SOL’s in Mathematics and Science

Grades 3-8
Thursday, 26 October 2017 October 26 October 26, 2017

  • Presented by:
    Jennifer Suh & Padhu Seshaiyer
  • Location:
    Emmet Street Holiday Inn, Charlottesville

Event Details

This session will focus on classroom tested STEM integrated Problem Based Learning (PBL) that supports the 2016 math and science SOL’s through hands-on explorations for students in upper elementary and middle school. Participants will engage in the 5 key elements of our SPARK STEM modules with Scientific and mathematical modeling; Problem-based Learning; Access through Equitable Teaching Practices; Rigorous Content Knowledge; and Knowledge and Confidence as STEM learners/leaders. The presenters will immerse participants in real-world problem-based lessons that delve deeply into the mathematics used to make decisions in STEM fields. Through engaging STEM contexts like the Solar Project, CSI Case, Rollercoaster Design, Traffic Jam Challenge, and other Fermi Problems, participants will see how the strands of number sense, computation, rational numbers, geometry, measurement and data analysis play a critical role in mathematical modeling in STEM fields, in addition to seeing how technology affords opportunities for advanced learning. The presenters will also use various video vignettes to share how teachers can promote mathematical and scientific discourse through rich problem contexts that build students confidence and competence and STEM leaders!

Online Follow-up:  Presenters will establish and facilitate a “peer-to-peer” follow-up for interested participants. 

Audience

Grades 3-8

Grades 3-8
Classroom Teachers, and Instructional Leaders

Event Schedule

Conference Runs from 9:00 a.m.  -  3:30 p.m.

Registration and Breakfast Begin at 8:00 a.m.

Lunch will be served at noon.

All registered participants will receive an email with event details in the week before the conference is held.

Registration Details

The conference fee is $139 for each participant who is member of a school division which is a member of VSUP/VaSCL. 

The registration fee for participants from Non-Member school divisions is $189 .

Registration fees include breakfast and lunch, as well as parking and internet access.

The registration deadline is October 6, 2017.

In the registration form (below), required fields are indicated with a red asterisk.  Mistakes made in completing the form will be highlighted in red.

Once you have submitted the registration, the person or people whom you have designated to receive a confirmation email should see that email (with registration information included) within 24 hours.

Pre-Payment is not required for participation.

After the conference has been held, an invoice will be emailed to the person identified in Billing Information on the Conference Registration Form for each participant.

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October 26 October 26, 2017
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189
SPARK STEM: Problem Based Learning that Supports the SOL’s in Mathematics and Science
Emmet Street Holiday Inn, Charlottesville
October 06, 2017
Grades 3-8