Mathematical problem solving does not come naturally to many students, and as educators of kindergarteners, we must provide them with opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of problem solving within life experiences and how that moves into mathematics. In this 3-hour virtual session, participants will identify actions of proficient problem solvers and build an understanding of the following:

• mathematical discussions that compliment the use of a heuristic
• formative assessment strategies that focus on making student thinking visible
• five practices that support mathematical discourse to strengthen student voice