Beyond the Worksheet - Stretch Math Learning for All

Course Overview

This practical, high-impact learning session is designed to help educators challenge and support advanced thinkers in the mathematics classroom without increasing teacher workload. Whether students are formally identified as gifted or simply ready for a greater challenge, this course equips teachers with the strategies needed to shift from assigning "more work" to fostering "deeper thinking." Participants will engage in hands-on practice with the "High-Floor, High-Ceiling" task design framework, learn to leverage Artificial Intelligence for rapid task differentiation, and utilize Ohio's iMTSS (Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports) framework to remove learning ceilings and maximize mathematical growth for every student.

Key Outcomes

• Design High-Floor, High-Ceiling Tasks: Create low-barrier, open-ended math tasks that provide accessible entry points while offering limitless extensions for advanced problem solvers.

• Leverage AI for Differentiation: Utilize artificial intelligence tools to quickly generate, adapt, and scale mathematically rigorous extensions tailored to diverse learner needs.

• Align with Ohio’s iMTSS Framework: Integrate Ohio’s Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports to structure advanced tier-one and tier-two math instruction that seamlessly accommodates high-achieving students.

• Shift from Quantity to Depth: Transition classroom practices away from traditional procedural worksheets toward rich tasks that emphasize conceptual understanding, reasoning, and critical thinking.

Course Details