Practical and Proven Strategies for Strengthening Your ALGEBRA Instruction (Grades 6-12) Presented by Andy Malbouef Outstanding Math Teacher and National Presenter

Specifically Designed for Middle School and High School General Mathematics, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra Teachers

• Follow a proven pathway that will lead your algebra students to success
• Learn time-tested, classroom-proven strategies that will help students "get" algebra
• Silence the "When are we ever gonna use this?" critics
• Build a solid conceptual foundation for algebraic thinking for increased understanding, memory and retention

Practical Ideas and Strategies

Are your students struggling with algebra? Do they memorize algebraic facts, yet struggle to recall these processes year after year? Join outstanding secondary math teacher and national presenter Andy Malbouef who has spent over three decades developing strategies to help his students overcome their mathematical obstacles.

This day-long seminar is all about practical, proven, highly effective, and easy-to-use strategies for strengthening your algebra instruction that will:

• Maximize student understanding with algebra
• Help students better conceptualize algebraic understanding
• Engage students in the process of sense-making, versus rote memorization

In this activity-rich seminar, Andy will show you how to turn your algebra students into the best-prepared math students in your school. Whether your students are struggling with the rigor of tough algebra problems, such as solving multi-step equations and mixture problems, or whether they just don't get the foundational concepts of algebra, Andy will show you activities and strategies that will extend their skills and deepen their understanding.

Ten Key Benefits of Attending

1. Help Students Move Easily From One-Step to Multi-Step Equations
   You'll learn an incremental approach to take students from simple one-step linear equations to multi-step equations easily … Learn which strategies work best for teaching systems of equations to maximize success
2. Deepen Algebraic Understanding
   See how to connect the real-world experiences of your students to the world of algebra for deeper understanding … Engage your students with the "magic" of algebra with intriguing lessons
3. Empower Your Students With the "Incremental & Intentional" Approach
   Discover how a growth mindset and an incremental, intentional approach increases motivation and strengthens learning
4. Powerful Alternative Strategies That Improve Success
   Learn how to pack more into each lesson without overloading students … Show your students alternative strategies that improve success
5. Learn More Efficient Strategies for Teaching and Solving Challenging Algebraic Problems
   Equip your students to solve challenging problems such as combined work problems and percent mixture problems
6. Discover How to Use Simple and Common Experiences to Anchor Algebraic Understanding
   You'll see how a simple tool such as a fast-food menu can be used to teach seven algebra concepts … Engage your students with relatable text that leads to algebraic equations
7. Motivate and Teach Students How to Take Control of Their Math Learning
   Learn how to engage and excite your students in algebra and pre-algebra … Learn how to introduce algebraic concepts so students "get it"
8. Effective Strategies to Empower Students in Writing and Solving Equations
   Help students understand how to handle word problems by translating between written language and the language of algebra … Classroom-proven strategies you won't want to miss!
9. Help Students Who Struggle With Algebra
   Discover a wealth of strategies you can use to make a dramatic difference for your students who struggle with algebra … Your students will see success and begin to develop confidence in their abilities
10. Receive an Extensive Algebra Instruction Digital Resource Handbook
    You will receive an extensive digital resource handbook specifically designed for this seminar … Included are dozens of practical ideas and strategies you'll be able to use immediately to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your algebra instruction

Outstanding Strategies You Can Use Immediately

Here's what you'll learn:

• Learn how a simple fast-food menu can help students develop a rich and supportive foundation for algebraic thinking
• See how the "magic" of algebra can be used to capture and engage reluctant and struggling students
• Learn the best approaches to common algebraic topics such as combining like terms, solving equations, and factoring
• Explore a proven approach to teaching the solving of linear equations that maximizes success for your students
• Help students transition from arithmetic to algebra in a seamless and conceptual pathway
• See how we can incorporate critical skills practice to not only hone skills but to create a logical springboard into algebra
• Discover powerful graphic organizers that can tame the most rigorous math problems: percent mixture problems and combined work problems
• Learn a simple approach to teach factoring of challenging polynomials
• Use simple tools – even the hundreds chart from kindergarten – to help students develop sophisticated algebraic skills
• Learn how to teach more in less time through standards integration
• Discover how free technology using multiple representations can strengthen students' algebraic understanding
• See the best approaches for teaching systems of equations
• Appeal to all students' learning levels by applying low-floor, high-ceiling algebraic tasks

A Message From Your Seminar Leader

Dear Colleague:

As a fellow math teacher, I have spent over 30 years searching for the best strategies to help grades 6-12 students better understand algebra. The dozens of ideas and strategies I will present have led to greater conceptualization and success for my algebra students, and they can for yours as well!

In this one-day seminar we will focus on practical strategies that actually work. I can't wait to share my classroom-proven strategies and activities that not only help students succeed in algebra but help them to truly understand it and to appreciate its beauty. The techniques we'll explore have not only worked in my own classroom, but they have also been used with success by other math teachers across the country.

I invite you to take time out of your busy schedule to join me for this seminar. You'll leave feeling excited to get back to your classroom. I'm confident you will find the investment of your time will yield big results for your algebra students and take some of the burden off your already very busy shoulders.

Sincerely,
Andy Malbouef

P.S. I guarantee that after our time together, you'll leave refreshed and excited to immediately implement ideas for boosting student understanding and success with algebra!

Who Should Attend

Middle School and High School General Mathematics, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra Teachers

About BER Live Online Events

With the current health challenges, all BER in-person PD events are currently being presented in a Live Online format:

• Outstanding Instructors
  All programs are led by outstanding BER national trainers
• Extensive Resource Handbooks
  You'll have access to an extensive digital Resource Handbook before, during and after your seminar
• Highly Interactive
  You'll be able to ask questions in real time and interact with the instructor and other participants
• Program Guarantee
  As we have for 48 years, we guarantee the high quality of our programs. If you are not satisfied, we'll give you a 100% refund.

Special Benefits of Attending

Extensive Algebra Instruction Digital Resource Handbook
You will receive an extensive digital resource handbook specifically designed for this seminar. Included in the handbook are:

• Ready-to-use, classroom-proven strategies for helping students more easily understand algebra
• Ideas for low-floor, high-ceiling tasks, and extensions
• Multiple ideas to incorporate free technology tools to enhance student visualization and understanding in algebra
• Tips and strategies to get algebra students to take greater ownership of their learning

For in-person seminars, registrants will also receive a printed copy of the resource handbook as long as their registration is received in the BER office at least 15 calendar days before the event.

Share Ideas
This seminar provides a wonderful opportunity for participants to share ideas with other educators interested in enhancing their algebra instruction.

Consultation Available
Andy Malbouef will be available for consultation regarding your questions and the unique needs of your own algebra program.

Semester Credit Option
Up to four graduate level professional development credits are available with an additional fee and completion of follow-up practicum activities. Details for direct enrollment with University of Massachusetts Global, a nonprofit affiliate, will be available at this program.

Meet Inservice Requirements
Participants of both the Live Online Seminar and those completing the Recorded Version online can receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify five continuing education hours. State CEUs are available for both versions of the course. For specific details, visit www.ber.org/ceus.

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