About Math Recovery® Virtual Workshops
These professional development virtual workshops focus on early numeracy development. They support elementary educators, special education instructors, math interventionists, and math coaches in diagnosing and advancing student understanding and numeracy development. These support workshops will be interactive with a USMRC instructional coach and include content review, videos, and group discussion. Depending on the workshop, the length will be 60 or 90 minutes long.
- General Workshops: Intended audience: teachers, coaches, interventionists and administrators. No previous Math Recovery experience necessary
- Prerequisite Workshops: Intended audience: teachers, coaches, interventionists and administrators who have previously taken Add+VantageMR® courses
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General Workshop Topics
Workshops listed below require no previous Math Recovery experience
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Beyond Fingers! Fact Fluency in Addition and Subtraction
This workshop explores evidence-based strategies that develop students’ fluency with facts. Participants will be challenged with new ways to help students of any age move beyond counting by ones to solve basic addition and subtraction tasks. This interactive session is designed for those new to Math Recovery and does not require prior course certification. -
Tools and Activities for Number and Operation K-2
This session will introduce the three domains of early numeracy and how to use tools to increase student engagement in each area. -
Number & Operation Tools & Activities (Grades 3-5)
This session showcases tools and activities from Math Recovery designed to enhance students' understanding of number and operations. -
Mental Math: Developing Strategies for Addition and Subtraction
Mental math and conceptual understanding of place value are foundational for learning increasingly complex mathematics. Participants will explore strategies that will strengthen relational thinking and support students' success on addition and subtraction tasks that require regrouping. This interactive workshop is designed for those new to Math Recovery and does not require prior course certification. -
Mult/Div Fluency-Developing Algebraic Reasoning
Mental math and conceptual understanding of multiplication are foundational for learning increasingly complex mathematics. Explore strategies to strengthen relational thinking and support habituation of basic math facts in ways that move students toward higher level algebraic thinking. -
Implementing AVMR: Administrators are Key
Enhance district administrators' capacity to support AVMR assessment implementation and teaching within the universal curriculum. Explore strategies to overcome pitfalls, empower administrators to ask impactful questions, and leverage data to inform school goals and enhance student learning for ALL. -
Introducing the Arithmetic Rack (1-10)
Participants will be introduced to the arithmetic rack as a tool to support students in understanding numbers and key combinations within the 1-10 range. Designed for interventionists, teachers, and instructional leaders, the session provides hands-on practice in small groups to develop modeling skills and effective questioning techniques.
Workshops for Add+VantageMR® certified educators
All workshops listed below require certification in AVMR1
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Early Number Words and Numerals Instruction (purple book)
This workshop explores Number Words and Numerals (NWN) learning trajectory to support instruction in early Addition and Subtraction. Participants will explore instructional strategies, activities, and settings. -
AVMR with Early Childhood in Mind.
This workshop explores evidence-based strategies that develop foundational early numeracy knowledge and understanding for our youngest learners. Participants will engage in activities to help support young students in early structuring, counting and number words and numerals activities. We will also talk about those classroom opportunities such as centers or transition times that can be leveraged to impact student early numeracy understanding. -
Subtraction Instruction with Unitary Strategies
This workshop examines the learning trajectory with subtraction as it relates to instruction within Constructs 1-3. Participants will explore instructional settings and tasks to develop and enhance intentional instruction as it relates to subtraction. -
Subtraction Instruction with Composite Strategies
This 90-minute workshop explores intentional instruction that promotes students use of key combinations/partitions and relational thinking to solve subtraction tasks. -
Early Structuring Number Instruction
This workshop will deepen understanding of the evidence-based teaching progression for Early Structuring Number and how it supports movement within Addition and Subtraction Constructs. Participants will explore instructional settings and tasks that will develop and enhance intentional instruction within this domain. -
Structuring Numbers to 10: Instruction in Key Combinations and Partitions
This workshop supports teachers' understanding of the evidence-based teaching progression for Structuring Numbers to 10. Examine key combinations and partitions and how intentional instruction will help support students in becoming composite thinkers. -
Structuring Numbers to 20: Instruction with the Bead Rack
This workshop is an extension of Structuring Numbers to 10 and continues an exploration of a evidence-based instructional progression for building fact fluency. Come ready to discuss benefits for students who apply structuring knowledge with facility and work to refine instruction using the bead rack. This workshop will focus on prompts that actively engage students' inquiry mode. -
Structuring Numbers to 20: Focus on Subtraction
This workshop is designed to deepen understanding of the evidence-based teaching progression for Structuring Numbers to 20, focusing on subtraction. Participants will explore how to leverage key combinations and partitions in specific ranges to develop relational thinking and enhance intentional instruction using subtraction as partitions. -
Infusing AVMR into Lesson Planning for Addition and Subtraction to 20
In this session participants will explore how to differentiate an "Addition and Subtraction within 20" lesson. We will focus on using data from AVMR assessment tasks and reference the Model for Structuring Number to meet a range of student needs. -
Using the Teaching and Learning Cycle to Develop IEPs
Participants focus on how The Learning Framework in Number provides educators with critical information to identify students’ strengths and needs to create actionable goals and measure progress. Participants will practice writing portions of the IEP and discuss data collection. -
Stop, Drop and Just Teach! Moving Beyond the Formal Assessments
Participants are provided with an opportunity to dive deeper into Guiding Principle #2; Teaching is informed by initial, comprehensive assessment and ongoing assessment through teaching, and Guiding Principle #6; Teaching involves intensive, ongoing observation and continual micro-adjusting or fine tuning of teaching. -
Sketch Your Ideal Math Classroom
Kickstart your imagination by sketching your vision of the perfect math classroom. Through collaborative efforts, we will delve into practical approaches to manifest this vision using the Guiding Principles of Math Recovery. By the end of this session, you will be equipped to incorporate innovative instructional techniques into your teaching. Come and be a part of this enjoyable and imaginative session that will transform your perspective on math classrooms. -
Unleashing the Power of the 3 Aspects of Number
Achieving arithmetic mastery is attainable for every student, just as creating daily lessons that are both stimulating and accessible is within every teacher's reach. -
Leveraging AVMR in Decimal Instruction
Using AVMR insights, participants will explore instructional settings, observe real-world examples of decimal teaching, and apply the 3 Aspects of Number to enhance student learning in naming and writing decimals. -
Structuring to 20 for Upper Elementary Success
Discover how extending the range of numbers and distancing the setting can inform instructional decisions, effectively scaffolding students' learning toward grade-level expectations. Using the domain of Structuring Number, collaborate and consider tasks that highlight key number combinations, incorporate visual supports, and emphasize number relationships, fostering deeper student understanding.
All workshops listed below require certification in AVMR2
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Number Words and Numeral Instruction for Place Value
This workshop explores Number Words and Numerals (NWN) learning trajectory to support instruction in Place Value. Participants will explore instructional strategies, activities, and settings to prepare students for Place Value work. -
Number Words and Numeral Instruction for Multiplication
This workshop explores Number Words and Numerals (NWN) learning trajectory to support instruction in Multiplication. Participants will explore instructional strategies, activities, and settings to prepare students for Multiplication work. -
Addition and Subtraction to 100: Phase 1 Instruction
This workshop provides a deep dive into Instruction Phase 1, Foundational Knowledge for Mental Addition and Subtraction to 100. We will investigate the three aspects of arithmetic knowledge which constitute the foundational knowledge of mental strategies: Structuring numbers 1 to 20; Conceptual Place Value; and Higher Decade Addition and Subtraction. Participants will leave with activities specifically addressing these aspects. -
Addition and Subtraction to 100: Phase 2/3 Instruction
This workshop provides a deep dive into Instruction Phase 2 and 3 for Addition and Subtraction to 100. We will discuss supporting students in devising strategies to solve addition and subtraction and progressively mathematize their thinking. Participants will practice using the tools needed to help students progress through each phase. -
Infusing AVMR into Lesson Planning for Single Digit Multiplication/Division
In this session participants will explore how to differentiate a "Multiplication and Division within 100" lesson that encourages the use of strategies. We will focus on using data from AVMR assessment tasks and reference the Model for Multiplication and Division to meet a range of student needs.
All workshops listed below require certification in AVMR Fractions
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Model and Assessment: Units Coordination
This workshop guides participants through administration, coding, and analyzing of the Add+VantageMR® Units Coordination Assessment. Participants will deepen their understanding of how to interpret student responses on the written UCA and determine where to start with further assessment tasks on the FCA. Also discussed will be other domains impacted by Units Coordination, especially multiplication and division and higher decade addition and subtraction. -
Model and Assessment: Fractions Concepts for Part-Whole Understanding
This workshop guides participants through administration, coding, and analyzing of the Add+VantageMR® Fractions Concept Assessment with a focus on part-whole fractional understanding. Participants will deepen their understanding of the decisions needed when presenting the assessment tasks to attain greater efficiency towards gathering meaningful data to drive instruction based on learning trajectories within the model. -
Model and Assessment: Fractions Concepts for Measurement Understanding
This workshop guides participants through administration, coding, and analyzing of the Add+VantageMR® Fractions Concept Assessment with a focus on understanding fractions as measures. Participants will deepen their understanding of the decisions needed when presenting the assessment tasks to attain greater efficiency towards gathering meaningful data to drive instruction based on learning trajectories within the model.
All workshops listed below require certification in AVMR Champion
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Champions Supporting Implementation: Leveraging the Learning Library
Through networking opportunities with other Champions, participants will collaborate around ways to maximize the Learning Library’s potential for both course delivery and future implementation.
Workshops for Math Recovery Specialist® certified educators
All workshops listed below require certification in MRSp1
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Utilizing Early Arithmetic Strategies Teaching Chart
Explore how the Early Arithmetical Strategies (2C) teaching chart facilitates progression through the SEAL model stages. Discover its impact on guiding learners through early arithmetical learning.
All workshops listed below require certification in MRSp2
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Focusing on Flexible Addition/Subtraction Strategies
Explore the purpose of phase 4 of the 3D teaching chart during this workshop. Work in small groups to create task strings that could engender the use of flexible mental strategies for two-digit addition and subtraction. Participants will also create a list of questions that could be used in their instruction to help students see and use number relationships. -
Mastering Mini Ten-Frames in Domain 3D
Employ the 3D Addition and Subtraction to 100 teaching charts to facilitate their practice of integrating mini ten-frames across all stages. The core emphasis will revolve around presenting exercises that aid students in employing jump and split strategies for double-digit addition and subtraction with regrouping. Through collaborative efforts, participants will engage in task practice and question formulation geared towards enhancing their student support capabilities. -
Understanding Dimensional Impacts on 3F Instruction
Focus on exploring the dimensions of mathematization in Domain 3F - Multiplicative Basic Facts. Participants will receive a reading assignment before the session, requiring 30-60 minutes of preparation. Throughout the workshop, participants will collaborate in breakout sessions to analyze how structuring and varying orientation dimensions can advance students' development of multiplicative thinking.
