R-11 Multisensory Math! What Is It and Why Is It Important?
Presenter
Format and Time
- On-Demand Webinar: 1.5 hours
Content
During this webinar, participants will learn the Piaget's developmental stages in regards to mathematics and the importance of a multisensory approach. Participants will learn the components of multisensory instruction and how to apply them to basic math facts instruction (e.g., whole numbers, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). Participants will walk away with knowledge on who will benefit from multisensory instruction and step-by-step instructions on how to implement multisensory instructional strategies when teaching mathematics.
Materials: Participants are encouraged to print and cut the math bars (provided in the handout packet), in color, to participate and practice in the webinar.
Intended Audience
General education teachers, special education teachers, administrators, and paraeducators
Participants Will
- Become familiar with Piaget Stages of Development and how the stages support math development.
- Review multisensory instruction and how it supports students.
- Learn how to use multisensory math instruction to build students' understanding of basic math facts.
