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Do you encourage students to look for operator keywords when solving word problems? Research shows that this is not an effective problem solving strategy. What is an evidence based strategy that teachers can use to support the increased rigor in problem solving of the 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning? Schema based instruction is a powerful problem solving strategy that promotes students’ reasoning, sense-making, and justification. It also has a strong evidence base for students with difficulties and disabilities in mathematics. Come to this session to learn the basics and how you can implement this strategy effectively with your students.

Presenter bio:

Kristin Williams-Faus currently is the Special Education Mathematics Specialist for Chesterfield County Public Schools. She supports schools and teachers in providing evidenced based mathematics instruction for students with disabilities. Previous to this role, she served as the Mathematics and Special Education Specialist at the Virginia Department of Education where she promoted and supported statewide mathematics achievement of students, with a particular focus on students with disabilities and diverse support needs. Mrs. Williams-Faus’s decades of experience in the classroom as both a special educator and general educator, as well as various leadership roles in both capacities, have helped her to fulfill both of these roles with the lens of a well-seasoned practitioner. She has presented at various local and state conferences, and is passionate about supporting both general and special educators as they endeavor to meet the needs of all students.