Sense-Making vs Answer-Getting in Our Math Classrooms
    Author: Mark Trushkowsky, Eric Appleton
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Students are open to making sense in a reading/writing classroom. Most people expect that reading/writing classrooms involve student interpretation and explanation of texts. In math classrooms, though, students often just want us to show us how to do it. They want teachers to do the interpreting and explaining, and we need to give that power back to them. With these materials, we explore how to translate a literacy frame for sense-making into our math classes. We’ll consider: How can we harness students’ background knowledge and observations to build a collective understanding before our first calculation? How do we promote close reading of a mathematical text? How do we engage students who move quickly, while supporting students who need more time? Our workshop is for anyone who believes math should make sense both to ourselves and to our students. All workshop materials can be found at bit.ly/COABE2018CUNY  
    The NYSED Teacher Leader Project: Lessons Learned in Teacher Development
    Author: Mark Trushkowsky, Eric Appleton, Patricia Helmuth
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Since 2014, the CUNY Adult Literacy/HSE Program has collaborated with the NYS Department of Education to create the NYSED Teacher Leader Initiative. This project has developed a community of teacher leaders across the state, dedicated to improving teaching practice in our field. These teacher leaders bring our training to educators in their regions, and develop resources and projects of their own. This workshop provides an overview and answers questions about the initiative. We'll use the voices of the NYSED Teacher Leaders themselves to reflect on the lessons we've learned about effective, ongoing, and engaging teacher development. This workshop is for teachers, administrators, state education directors - anyone interested in the resources developed and the lessons learned through this initiative. All materials from this workshop are available at bit.ly/COABE2018CUNY  
    Active-Learning Strategies for Teaching Measurement and Geometry
    Author: Steve Hinds
    Subject Area: Mathematics/Numeracy
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    This PDF is a collection of handouts used in the workshop session conducted by Steve Hinds at the 2018 COABE National Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Keep in mind if you download and print this resource that many printers will automatically "shrink to fit" a PDF, reducing the size of the images . This ruins the segments and figures that are meant to be drawn using actual rulers. Make sure to turn off this setting if you print the resource.
    Our Transition From Open to Managed Enrollment in the GED® Classroom
    Author: Christine Faubel
    Subject Area: Mathematics/Numeracy
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    The NTI AEC started the academic year with a managed enrollment program for students enrolled in ESL and GED classes on campus. The transition provided a platform for our team to have professional conversations when it came to developing a student-centered approach to classroom structure. As the GED faculty team, we will share noteworthy reflections and tools related to math and language instruction and to the facilitation of productive staff dialogue.
    Make Your Own Math Textbook
    Author: Shana Friend
    Subject Area: Mathematics/Numeracy
    Material Type: Lesson Plan
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Does your current math material make you feel boxed in? Learn how I used OER to create an inexpensive, updatable, and editable algebra textbook for my GED® class, and work together to create new materials to share. Together we can Expand our Horizons and Soar to New Heights in math content delivery.
    Enrolling GED® Prep Participants Into College Credit Base Career Pathway Certificate Programs
    Author: Arturo Martinez
    Subject Area: Health
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    The Milwaukee Area Technical College ABE Contextualized Career Pathway program is an Integrated Education & Training (IET) Program that currently enrolls GED® prep participants in an approved Career Pathway Credit Certificate program where students earn transferable college credits, while currently enrolled in their GED® program. The program is designed as a co-requisite model where ABE courses support student learning in the college level credit courses. This program has implemented the U. S. Department of Education "Ability to Benefit" for GED students to receive federal financial aid to cover tuition cost.
    Another Option: Competency-Based High School Diploma for Adults
    Author: Annamary Fitzgerald, Stephen Sadlier
    Subject Area: Career Pathways
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Many adults who leave high school before graduation go on to lead productive lives through grit and gumption. Some opt to return to our community college to complete their diploma. In addition to the GED® credential, our school offers a competency-based high school diploma program called High School 21+ (HS21+). The HS21+ option allows students to re-enter school with a proficiency focus that incorporates high school credits already earned, documented work and life experience related to high school academics, and technological, literacy, and cognitive skills demonstrations within the classroom. We provide an emergent learning space for achievement and completion that maximizes prior learning success. This session demonstrates competency-based college and career readiness that, through effective interaction and technology-intensive rigor, scaffolds high school completion with workplace and college readiness.
    Have Fun and Build Retention with Kahoot! Quizzes for GED®-HSE Math, Science, and Writing as well as ESL Writing
    Author: Susan Bernard
    Material Type: App, Games
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Do you get frustrated with students using their cell phones in class? Turn that problem into a possibility! Students come alive as they work in teams with student team leaders using their cell phones as game controllers. I’ve never had more fun in class than when doing these Kahoot! quizzes, and the students love them! It’s a great way to get students to interact with each other and to review. As a teacher, you can see how well the students are learning. These quizzes are designed to correlate with the “I’m Not Afraid . . . Anymore!” curriculum for GED®-HSE Math and Writing, and ESL Writing, but they can be used with, or modified for, other curriculum. Come Kahoot! with us in this presentation and join the fun.