Math Support Toolkit

What if a few targeted strategies could transform a student's experience with math? Join Shelley Hawkes from Hawkes Educational Consulting, for a session that helps educators support students facing math challenges, including those with dyscalculia and other learning differences. Educators will learn how to recognize early signs, teach the skills beneath the struggle, and create a classroom environment where every student feels supported. Participants will leave with actionable approaches to help students build confidence, combat math anxiety, engage with math more effectively, and develop the skills they need to succeed academically and beyond.

Anticipated learning outcomes include:

• Strategies for tapping into memory systems for math

• Asking better questions to engage math learners

• Accommodations for students with attention difficulties

• Strategies for reducing math anxiety

• Ideas for using mathematical modeling

• Application of student math theories

• Use of student confidence scores to inform instruction

• Key components of an effective math lesson

Intended Audience: K-12 Teachers, Special Education Faculty and Staff, Coaches, Administrators