Increasing Engagement and Problem Solving in the Secondary Math Classroom

Session Format: Hybrid

Target Audience: 6th – 12th Grade Teachers

Megan Webb, Math Teacher, Walker Valley High School

Join us for an engaging professional development session designed to enhance your teaching practices with innovative strategies, specifically tailored for the secondary math classroom! In this workshop, you’ll explore how to effectively integrate online tools like Desmos to support content instruction and encourage dynamic student exploration. We’ll also dive into the benefits of using Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces (VNPS) to foster collaborative problem-solving and active learning. Additionally, you’ll learn how to implement station rotations to create an interactive, student-centered classroom environment that promotes deeper understanding and engagement.

The session will also focus on the essential planning and preparation needed for delivering student-centered lessons that align with secondary math standards. You’ll gain practical strategies for designing lessons that not only engage students but also offer opportunities for exploration, collaboration, and problem-solving. Whether you're looking to incorporate technology seamlessly into your lessons or improve your classroom's overall structure, this session will provide you with actionable tools and techniques you can immediately apply in your classroom.

A teacher DESMOS account would be beneficial for the participants to have, but it is not required and the account is free!