Improving Teaching Practices with IC Maps

Mary Davis introduces a series of virtual trainings focusing on 'Principles to Actions' from NCTM. The session covers key teaching practices like posing purposeful questions and using IC Maps for shared learning. IC Maps help visualize teaching practices and guide teachers in improving classroom interactions. The session emphasizes self-reflection, peer learning, and offers support for educators.

What is the primary purpose of the virtual training series introduced by Mary Davis?

• To replace traditional classroom teaching

• To review and enhance previous year's information

• To focus solely on student assessments

• To introduce new teaching standards

What is the 'Principles to Actions' book primarily about?

• A manual for effective teaching practices

• A history of educational reforms

• A guide for writing educational standards

• A collection of student assessment techniques

Which teaching practice is NOT mentioned as a focus for the year?

• Posing purposeful questions

• Using connecting mathematical representations

• Facilitating meaningful mathematical discourse

• Implementing new grading systems

What are IC Maps primarily used for?

• Developing student assessment tools

• Guiding teachers in implementing new practices

• Evaluating student performance

• Creating new educational standards

What is a key feature of IC Maps?

• They replace traditional teaching methods

• They are used for student evaluations

• They offer word pictures of teaching practices

• They provide video examples of teaching

How do IC Maps help in improving teaching practices?

• By replacing traditional teaching methods

• By offering a list of student assessment techniques

• By providing a step-by-step guide to reach the ideal state

• By focusing solely on student outcomes

In what way can IC Maps be used for self-reflection?

• By focusing on student feedback

• By comparing with other teachers' methods

• By identifying personal teaching challenges

• By evaluating student grades