Developed by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), the Cultivating Vibrant Learning Experiences in Mathematics professional learning series seeks to deepen content knowledge and pedagogy, clarifying what to teach and how best to teach it through the use of high-quality instructional resources being used in Kentucky classrooms.

The Cultivating Vibrant Learning Experiences in Mathematics professional learning series seeks to deepen content knowledge and pedagogy, clarifying what to teach and how best to teach it through the use of high-quality instructional resources. The workshop will specifically elevate connections among:

● Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Mathematics;

● Evidence-based Instructional Practices, specifically the Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices outlined by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); and

● High-Quality Instructional Resources (HQIRs) in mathematics.

These 4 sessions are designed to develop a shared understanding around Effective Mathematics Teaching Practice EMTP #1 Established Mathematics Goals to Focus Learning. Use this detailed facilitator’s guide for information about the goals, essential questions, materials, and estimated time for each session.

Session 1: How can we establish goals to focus learning in mathematics?
Session 2: Why is lesson internalization important?
Session 3: How do we analyze and respond to student thinking?

Thank you for your interest in these resources!

Please email the mathematics team at kdemath@education.ky.gov with any feedback or questions.

Additional sessions focused on Effective Mathematics Teaching Practice EMTP #2 Implement Tasks to Promote Reasoning and Problem Solving will be added as they are completed.