This week in the LINCS Community, the Math and Numeracy group is hosting a discussion thread remembering Myrna Manly’s contributions to the field of adult education. For general information about Myrna and this event, view the initial announcement here: https://community.lincs.ed.gov/notice/remembering-math-trailblazer-join-us-next-week-discuss-myrna-manly%E2%80%99s-contributions-field.
Please join Math and Numeracy subject matter expert (SME) Brooke Istas and several other LINCS community SMEs, plus LINCS staff, in discussing the follow topics in this week’s thread https://community.lincs.ed.gov/discussion/tribute-myrna-manly-0:
Today – Help jumpstart our week-long event by posting your experiences working personally with Myrna, using the resources and knowledge she has contributed to the field, or your questions about her work!
Tuesday and Wednesday – Join us to discuss the impact that Myrna’s paper, Algebraic Thinking in Adult Education, has had and continues to have on classroom instruction.
Thursday – We will focus on Myrna’s contributions to assessment. Formative assessment group members are especially invited to join the conversation!
Friday – Come discuss Myrna’s resource The Components of Numeracy, and the differences between procedural/conceptual knowledge and instruction. COABE attendees, learn about a Myrna Manly tribute being hosted by the Adult Numeracy Network as a pre-conference event.