Rather than a focus on memorizing teacher-taught algorithms to arrive at correct answers, today’s math standards focus on computational fluency, conceptual understanding, and application (problem solving). So, how do we shift the focus...
MoreSue is presenting a one-hour session at the Knowledgehook Teacher Conference (virtual) on Nov. 18, 2021 at 7:30pm (ET). The topic is Step Back and Let Them Think: Simple Investigations to Prompt Math Discovery K-5. Handouts are available...
MoreI am honored to be a keynote speaker at the 2021 Vermont Council of Teachers of Mathematics conference. The conference is virtual. I hope you can join me on Saturday Oct. 23 at 9:00am. My session is titled: From Models to Discovery: Helping...
MoreUnfortunately, this year’s National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) Annual Conferences in Atlanta GA was cancelled. I am happy to be a part of the Beyond the Conference session during which my pre-recorded session will be...
MoreSue will be presenting a one-hour session at the Knowledgehook Summer Teacher Conference (virtual) on July 14 at 11:00 am (EST). The topic is Math + Children’s Literature: A Perfect Pairing. Register for Sue’s session and others at...
MoreJoin Sue for a three-session webinar on Mastering Basic Math Facts: Moving Beyond Memorization. Gather ideas for lessons and practice tasks that build both understanding and fluency. The sessions are: Feb. 25, Mar. 11, and Mar. 25 from 4:30-5:45...
MoreSue is facilitating a session and breakout room for the 2021 NCTM Virtual Conference. Join her on Feb. 5 at 3:30pm (EST) to gather ideas to “Step Back and Let Them Think: Discovering Number Concepts through Investigations and Math Talk...
MoreSue O’Connell will host two Heinemann PD sessions in the fall 2020: Oct. 27 (EST) and Dec. 10 (PT). The focus of the sessions is on strategies to teach math for understanding K-5. The sessions explore strategies, tips, and tools to make the...
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