Asso. Dean Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity in Education, Texas
Short description: Mathematical abilities seem universal as early as birth, yet ELL and low-income students tend to have wider knowledge gaps at the start of formal education. Gifted students from such backgrounds may similarly be impacted. Low-cost, game-based activities in public schools can be a practical way to increase access to gifted education programs for such populations.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will:
Understand that even mathematically-gifted low-income and ELL children may start formal education with a knowledge gap due to fewer opportunities for environmental enrichment
Gain research knowledge on factors impacting math abilities
Leave with recommendations of commercially-available board games together with specific facilitation techniques based on current research knowledge that impact math skills positively