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Experience First: Making Math Meaningful<\/div>\n
Join our 9\u201312 Math Professional Learning Community: Experience First: Making Math Meaningful – Students learn best when they can connect new ideas to experiences they\u2019ve already had. In this PLC, we\u2019ll explore the Experience First, Formalize Later approach to math instruction\u2014an engaging way to help students develop deeper conceptual understanding before moving to formal definitions and procedures. Together, participants will work on math tasks, collaborate with colleagues, and design classroom experiences that spark curiosity, build connections, and strengthen student understanding. Join us to discover practical strategies and share ideas that make math more meaningful for every learner! (Note: The EFFL approach is presented in materials from mathmedic.com<\/a>, but that strategy is also evident in many other curricula that we will explore)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

PLC Details<\/p>\n
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<\/i> Facilitator:<\/strong> Kevin Westrich<\/p>\n

<\/i> Start Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, October 14<\/p>\n

<\/i> Meeting Time:<\/strong> 5:00 – 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

<\/i> Meeting Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Tuesdays: October 14,\u00a0November 18,\u00a0December 16,\u00a0January 13,\u00a0February 10,\u00a0March 10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    **Registration is Closed**<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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    \n[icon name=\"calculator\" prefex=\"fas\" style=\"color: blue;\"] High School Mathematics<\/p>\n

    Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    In this PLC, we\u2019ll explore the Experience First, Formalize Later approach to math instruction\u2014an engaging way to help students develop deeper conceptual understanding before moving to formal definitions and procedures.<\/p>\n

    [icon name=\"user\" prefix=\"fas\"] Facilitator: Kevin Westrich
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    \n[icon name=\"clock\" prefix=\"fas\"] 12 Hours (6 2-hour meetings)
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