IM Math 6-8 Fostering Synthesis through Discourse

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IM v. 360 6-8 Math Fostering Synthesis through Discourse

Join Kendall Hunt and Illustrative Mathematics for a special virtual professional learning opportunity designed just for grades 6–8 teachers. Led by IM-Certified® trainers, this session is perfect for educators who want more opportunities for planning an activity synthesis or an introduction to the 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussions

The purpose of this session is to use provided samples of student work to explore ways to plan and structure synthesizing discussions based on students sharing their ideas. Synthesis is a key part of a problem-based lesson.

This event will be limited to the first 25 attendees who sign up. After that, additional sign-ups will be added to a wait list in case any of the initial 25 attendees cannot attend. There is a minimum of 10 registrations per each grade band to run the event. If the minimum is not met, the event will be canceled. We will communicate with you if you have been added to the wait list or if there has been any cancelations.

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm CT
Location: Virtually via Zoom
Cost: $200 each participant for 2 hours of training. The registration fee is non-refundable.
Prerequisite: Teach & Learn Year 1
Deadline to Register: Friday, November 7, 2025. The form may close early if seats become full.
Limited Seating: 25 participants
Minimum Requirement to Run Academy: 10 participants

Fostering Synthesis through Discourse Overview		Timing (est.)
Anticipating Student Thinking	The purpose of this section is to use an understanding of mathematical progressions across grade levels and to use 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussion by anticipating student thinking.	55 mins
Looking at Student Work	The purpose of this section is to consider how student work represents the math concepts described in the learning goals.	45 mins
Planning the Synthesis	The purpose of this section is to leverage the embedded curriculum supports when planning to foster synthesis through discourse.	20 mins

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