Constructing
Mathematical Understanding
for All Learners

In recent years there has been increased emphasis on teaching for understanding and building conceptual knowledge. Unfortunately, students with disabilities are often left out of that equation and subjected to behaviorist techniques which ignore student assets. Constructing mathematical understanding is a fundamental right and a matter of equity for all students. All students can construct mathematical understanding.

This session will explore the use of initial and on-going assessment to identify current student thinking as a guide for instruction. All students give us a place to start, and it’s our job to find it. There’s always a next step for every student.

Examples and vignettes will be shared to illustrate the use of constructivist teaching and learning for students with disabilities and their teachers.

Thank you for your interest in the session! For Build Math Minds members, the session will be available to view until July 2022. A download the handouts for this session are below.