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2014 Schedule ALABAMA Birmingham / April 7 NEWLY UPDATED Seminar AL Verification of Attendance Available MS CEUs Available Presented by MAINE Portland / April 3 Tricia Salerno 5 Contact Hours Available with Prior Approval from your Local Certification Support System Expert of the Singapore Method MISSISSIPPI of Teaching , Jackson / April 8 Software Developer, Author, and MS CEUs Available International Presenter NEW JERSEY Cherry Hill (Voorhees) / April 2 Newark (Parsippany) / April 1 NJ Professional Development Hours Available Specifically Designed for Teachers, Special with Prior District Approval Staff, Title I Staff, Math Specialists, Instructional Assistants, PA CPE Hours Verification Available with Prior District Approval in Cherry Hill Only and Administrators Who Teach Mathematics to in NEW YORK Grades K‑6 Long Island (Ronkonkoma) / April 4 hhPractical ideas, tools and techniques to seamlessly incorporate White Plains / March 31 the best math strategies from Singapore into your existing (New Rochelle) math curriculum NY CPE Hours Verification Available with Prior District Approval hhAcclaimed, proven techniques to create positive math learning CT Five (5) Contact Hours Available with District Approval in White Plains Only experiences for all your students – which result in dramatic boosts NJ Professional Development Hours Available in achievement with Prior District Approval hhInnovative, engaging strategies to help your students master TEXAS basic math facts, mental math and problem solving Dallas (Arlington) / April 11 Houston / April 9 hhReady‑to‑use tips, tools and an extensive resource handbook San Antonio / April 10 filled with a wealth of meaningful ideas to put the power of TX Registered Approved CPE Provider Singapore methodology to work in your own classroom. See these techniques in action in real Ten Key Benefits of Attending Practical Ideas 1. Incorporate the Newest Math Strategies from Singapore and Strategies into Your Current Math Program Seamlessly incorporate these outstanding approaches to teaching Specifically designed for teachers of mathematics in your current program … Practical, timesaving through , this techniques that are easy to teach and easy to learn exciting NEWLY UPDATED seminar presents Singapore methodology 2. Strengthen Your Students’ Mental Math Abilities for the math classroom that will Learn to teach your students to add and subtract mentally up to change your approach to teaching 100 in and within 1,000 by the end of ! … Learn ways – starting in primary grades – to teach students to mathematics and greatly enhance your multiply two‑digit numbers mentally in grades 4‑6 students’ achievement. Regardless of the math curriculum you are 3. Help Your Students Master Basic Math Facts currently using, highly talented math Discover proven strategies that enable students to truly master teacher and international instructor, basic , , multiplication, and division facts … Tricia Salerno, will give you the Free up their mental energy to solve more challenging problems tools, techniques and motivation 4. Make Math More Engaging and Fun to incorporate the best Singapore It’s true – see how you can get students excited about math … methods into your current program. If students love math, they will practice it – and practice Using these extraordinary ideas, you makes permanent! will boost your students’ confidence 5. Unlock the Power of the Singapore Model‑Drawing as math learners, significantly improve Approach their math skills and find that teaching Enhance your math lessons with the extremely powerful visual mathematics can be the most nature of bar modeling … Enable students – at all skill levels – rewarding part of your day. to see, manipulate and understand how math works Singapore has consistently scored 6. Develop Your Students’ Fluency with , Decimals, among the top countries in the Percentages, Ratios, and Proportions world at both the fourth and See how the “learning to mastery” component of Singapore math levels on the Trends allows students to manipulate numbers and move freely between in International Mathematics and fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and proportions in ways Study (TIMSS). As you will that many adults cannot see, there are concrete reasons why 7. Replace Math Anxiety with Math Success this is happening, and perhaps the Discover proven ways to decrease math anxiety, allowing your best news of all is that every teacher, students to fully engage in learning math … The only option your regardless of where you are teaching students will have is to be successful or what math program you are using, 8. Learn Multiple Methods for Informal Assessment can use the same techniques to help Learn practical ideas for assessing your students’ progress that are your students. efficient, accurate and can be implemented immediately … How to Tricia will fill the day with “right back keep yourself tuned‑in to all of your students, all of the time to your classroom” methods you can 9. Make Your Students Phenomenal Problem Solvers use immediately for teaching mental How to introduce problem‑solving skills and strategies appropriate math, problem solving, mastering for all types of learners, whether visual, auditory or kinesthetic … basic math facts, and developing Equip your students with the skills to solve complex, multi‑step higher‑level thinking skills. You’ll problems – skills that really work leave with new insights, innovative 10. Discover Outstanding Technology Software and Tools teaching strategies, an extensive See excellent technology software and tools – many of them resource handbook, and a renewed FREE, that will supplement any math textbook series … Learn how enthusiasm for teaching mathematics. to use this technology for purposes of differentiation and small group work 2 Outstanding Strategies

You Can Use Immediately “I am so excited to return to my classroom and share hhHow to incorporate the newest strategies from math classrooms in Singapore into your existing math program what I learned with my hhEngaging strategies and hands‑on activities that enable students to students and colleagues. master basic math facts in addition, subtraction, multiplication, I’m walking away with so and division many strategies and teaching hhStep‑by‑step techniques to strengthen your students’ mental techniques I can use!” math abilities – Amy Paladino, hh How to build students’ confidence as capable math learners Title I Math Teacher hhWhat it means to teach to mastery rather than constantly spiral in math instruction hhPractical techniques to informally assess all of your students, all of the time hhOutstanding ways to teach fractions for understanding hhHow to use number bonds, a pictorial representation of the part‑part‑whole relationship, in addition and subtraction hhInnovative questioning techniques that create deeper understanding for students and enable them to communicate mathematically, both orally and in written form hhA clear demonstration of how to teach the powerful bar model approach to problem solving, which serves as a strong bridge to algebra hhHow to help students move freely between fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios hhInnovative ways to differentiate your instruction to meet the needs of all your math learners hhNumerous techniques to develop logic and number sense – even in your youngest students! hhMethods to encourage visualization and spatial awareness, including subitizing exercises for young students hhProven ways to use common manipulatives to best advantage hhUsing pictures to serve as the transition between the concrete and abstract stages of a lesson, all the way through grade 6 hhIdeas that you and your students can use to celebrate math in your classroom hhMultiple ideas to encourage parents to help their children in math – in ways that will help you, too! hhSimple, effective methods for teaching place value so that students To Register, truly understand Call Toll‑Free hhHow to extend word problems to challenge your most talented students 1‑800‑735‑3503 hhEffective ways to encourage all students mathematically, regardless of their ability 3 Bureau of Education & Research 915 118th Avenue SE • PO Box 96068 • Bellevue, WA 98009-9668 A Message Phone (800) 735-3503 • Fax (425) 453-1134 • www.ber.org

From Your Dear Colleague:

Seminar Come learn what all the “buzz” is about. You’ve heard about it, you’ve read about it, now come experience the methods used in Singapore in Leader, mathematics classes for grades K–6. You have probably heard that the authors of the Common Core State Standards for math looked to the math Tricia Salerno curriculum of Singapore for inspiration in creating these new standards. That’s great news for schools who are able to incorporate strategies from Singapore in order to bolster their students’ math confidence and competence. I have developed this fast‑paced, lively seminar, including the most up‑to‑date strategies used by students in Singapore, to share with you the power of these techniques. Their use has changed my attitude about teaching math and have made my students, and the teachers I have coached, confident, competent and eager to learn mathematics.

For the past eleven years I have taught the Singapore method at all grade levels, from kindergarten through . I have had the great fortune to teach students in inner‑city, low socio‑economic schools, on Native American Reservations, in Hawaiian and cultural immersion schools, as well as in private schools, district and charter schools of all types. Regardless of the gender, race or ability of my students, the same positive effects have occurred. Students learn to truly master basic math facts, develop impressive mental math abilities, manipulate numbers and move freely between fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios. They are confident when tackling even the most challenging multi‑step word problems!

The best news of all is that every teacher, regardless of where you are teaching or what math program you are using, can use the same techniques to get the same impressive results. It is my pleasure to share these easy‑to‑teach and easy‑to‑learn strategies that have dramatically boosted student achievement in my classroom, just as they will in yours. I guarantee that you will have your own “AHA!” moment before the day is over. “It is my pleasure to Please join me for an information‑packed day filled with the best, share these easy‑to‑teach ready‑to‑use Singapore mathematics strategies that will significantly increase and easy‑to‑learn the achievement of your students. I have no doubt that your students, just strategies that have like mine, will love math! dramatically boosted I look forward to meeting you at the seminar. student achievement in Sincerely, my classroom, just as they will in yours. “ Tricia Salerno

P. S. Remember, the day will focus on the power of practical, easy‑to‑teach and easy‑to‑learn Singapore mathematics strategies that can be used with any math program.

4 What Your Colleagues Say Uniquely Qualified About Tricia Salerno Instructor TRICIA SALERNO is an outstanding teacher who is well known for her fun, highly practical “What a great seminar! Tricia is a fantastic presenter and I learned and engaging seminars chock‑full so much that I can take back to my classroom.” of ideas that teachers can use – Rupa Wilson, 5th Grade Teacher immediately to implement strategies in their own classrooms. Tricia has taught the math program “Tricia did an excellent job! She is so knowledgeable and she gave us used in Singapore for eleven years so many ‘real’ activities we can use in our classrooms.” and has been involved in training – Pam DeBord, ESL Teacher, Grades 3‑5 teachers in these strategies both nationally and internationally. In 2007 Tricia traveled to “Thanks for the wonderful strategies I’ll be able to use in my Singapore, visiting schools and classroom tomorrow!” – Jennifer Roeber, 3rd Grade Teacher talking with officials in their National Institute of Education and the Ministry of Education. Tricia “Tricia is fantastic! She shared so many ideas and great strategies I can co‑authored Intervention Club Using use to supplement my math instruction.” – Jaclyn Weis, 1st Grade Teacher Singapore Strategies, for students in grades 2–6. Tricia has also produced several technology pieces and a “This seminar is very engaging and Tricia presents the information and series of review books incorporating techniques in such an interesting way. I know these ideas will improve strategies used in math classes in my students’ math problem‑solving skills!” – Dorrie Kroll, K‑5 Teacher Singapore. In addition, Tricia is the author of Using the Best Math Strategies from Singapore to Strengthen “I was one of those math anxiety‑ridden students. I never thought I Your Math Instruction (Grades K‑6), could solve problems like the ones Tricia showed us. Her ideas make the extensive resource handbook amazing sense!” – Pamela Frazier, 1st Grade Teacher each participant will receive at the seminar. Spending a day with Tricia will increase your enthusiasm for “This is by far the best seminar I’ve ever attended. It’s like hydroelectric teaching math and give you practical power – not just turning the light on. Thank you!” strategies to enhance your students’ – Carolyn Eickholt, 4th Grade Teacher achievement.

“Great seminar! I have so many practical ideas to take back to the classroom!” – Sharon DiDomenica, 5th‑6th Grade Teacher

“Tricia is an amazing presenter! Thanks for such an excellent seminar.” – Heidi Trost, 5th Grade Teacher

“Talk about excellent presentations! This one changed the way I view math instruction. Thanks very much for sharing all the great ideas!” – Linda Goedke, Principal 5 You’ll Receive an Extensive Resource Handbook How to Use the Each participant will receive an extensive Best Strategies from Singapore to Strengthen resource handbook designed specifically for Your Math Instruction Special this seminar. The handbook includes: (Grades K‑6) Benefits of • A wealth of mental math strategies Reso • Outstanding suggestions for urce Handb ook Attending differentiating instructional strategies in a heterogeneous math classroom by Tricia Salerno • New ways to challenge your most capable math students • Specific ideas that work well with Bureau of Education & Research struggling math learners, including the use of manipulatives and pictures to aid their understanding • Easy‑to‑teach and easy‑to‑learn ways to help your students master basic facts

Consultation Available Tricia Salerno will be available at the seminar for consultation regarding the unique needs of your own math program.

Semester Credit Option One graduate level professional development credit is available with an additional fee and completion of a follow‑up practicum project. Details for direct enrollment with Brandman University, part of the Chapman University system, will be available at the seminar.

Meet Inservice Requirements At the end of the program, each attendee will receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify hours of participation in meeting continuing education requirements. “Wow! I can’t wait to start using these practical ideas with my students! Thank you for such wonderful Online­ Learning visual strategies.” BER offers educators a wide range of online courses that are affordable, fun, fast, and convenient. Now offering On Demand – Jolene Prom, Teacher Video‑Based courses as well as Scheduled Instructor‑Led courses. You also may earn optional graduate‑level credits for most courses. See the catalog of available courses at www.ber.org/onlinelearning.

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6 Who Should Attend Classroom Teachers, Special Education Staff, Title I Staff, FOUR EASY WAYS TO REGISTER: Math Specialists, Instructional Assistants, and Administrators PHONE toll-free: who teach mathematics to students in Grades K‑6. 1-800-735-3503 (Weekdays 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Pacific Time) FAX this form to: Program Guarantee We stand behind the high quality of our programs 1-425-453-1134 by providing the following unconditional guarantee: MAIL this form to: If you are not satisfied with this program, we’ll give Bureau of Education & Research 915 118th Avenue SE • PO Box 96068 you a 100% refund of your registration fee. Bellevue, WA 98009-9668 REGISTER ONLINE at: www.ber.org Can’t Attend? A related BER seminar, Guided Math: Practical Strategies to Pre-registration required due to limited enrollment. Differentiate Your Math Instruction Using Small Group Instruction and Math Learning Centers, presented by another math expert, Program Hours Barbara Blanke, is available on CDs with a comprehensive All seminars are scheduled 8:30 a.m. ‑ 3:15 p.m. resource handbook at a cost of $99.00 plus $9.00 shipping Check‑in 8:00 a.m. ‑ 8:30 a.m. and handling. To order, call toll‑free 1‑800‑735‑3503 Fee (Stock #A‑MUB‑1455) or use the order form on the The registration fee is $229 per person, $209 per person back page. for groups of five or more registering at the same time. A related On Demand Video‑Based Online Learning course, Call us at 1‑800‑735‑3503 for groups of ten or more. Using Guided Math to Strengthen Students’ Math Learning, Payment is due prior to the program. No cash for Grades K‑2 and Grades 3‑6, is available for immediate please. Fee includes seminar registration, morning coffee purchase. To enroll, visit www.ber.org/onlinelearning. and tea, a personalized certificate of participation, and an extensive resource handbook. Cancellations/Substitutions 100% of your paid registration fee will be refunded if you can’t attend and notify us at least 10 days before the seminar. Late cancellations can exchange for a certificate to attend another seminar or will be refunded less a $15 service fee. Substitutions may be made anytime without charge. Further Questions Call the Bureau of Education & Research (800) 735‑3503 or visit us online at www.ber.org. Meeting Sites and Hotel Accommodations Seminars will be held at the following sites: hhBirmingham: Embassy Suites, (205) 879‑7400 hhCherry Hill: Mansion on Main Street – Voorhees, (856) 751‑1717; hotel accommodations available at Hampton Inn – Voorhees, (856) 346‑4500 hhDallas: La Quinta Inn – Arlington North, (817) 640‑4142 hhHouston: Hilton Southwest, (713) 977‑7911 hhJackson: Old Capitol Inn, (601) 359‑9000 hhLong Island: Clarion – MacArthur Airport, (631) 585‑9500 Possible Funding Sources: hhNewark: Holiday Inn – Parsippany, (973) 263‑2000 Race to the Top grants; Elementary and Secondary hhPortland: Fireside Inn & Suites, (207) 774‑5601 Education Act funds, including Title I School Improvement hhSan Antonio: Norris Conference Centers, (210) 738‑0040; grants; Title VI; Title VII; Restructuring grants; At‑Risk hotel accommodations available at Springhill Suites grants, Bilingual/ESL and Migrant Education funds; Medical Center NW, (210) 737‑6086 IDEA; Demonstration School funds; Parent Teacher hhWhite Plains: Radisson – New Rochelle, (914) 576‑3700 Organizations; and Inservice Training funds. If needed, please make your own hotel reservations by calling the appropriate hotel listed above. Prsrt Std U.S. Postage PAID Bureau of Education & 915 118th Avenue SE • PO Box 96068 Research Bellevue, WA • 98009-9668 •

How to Use the Best Strategies from Singapore to Strengthen Your Math Instruction (Grades K‑6)

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