144 Results found
MATH236 Patterns and Relations: Algebra Concepts for Grades 1-5
- Subjects:
- Mathematics, Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies
- Grades:
- 1st-5th
- Hours:
- 15
Teach your students how algebra connects to patterns and relationships, by incorporating manipulatives, technology, problem-solving activities, and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards into your algebra curriculum.
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MATH240 Measurement: Surface Area and Volume in Grades 6-8
- Subjects:
- Mathematics, Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies
- Grades:
- 6th-8th
- Hours:
- 30
Clarify the concepts of surface area and volume for middle schoolers using nets/maps, interactives and the van Hiele model of geometric thought. Learn how to encourage students' reasoning, while addressing the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards. Utilize PBS's resources such as Misunderstood Minds, to address students with math disabilities. Create a lesson on surface area and volume.
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MATH246 Rational Numbers, Fractions, Decimals, and Percents in Grades 6-8
- Subjects:
- Mathematics, Instructional Strategies
- Grades:
- 6th-8th
- Hours:
- 15
Help your middle schoolers unravel the mysteries of rational numbers, fractions, decimals and percents. Using sample problems, you will build your understanding of how students approach their study, and learn practical, proven ways to redirect their thinking. For a final project, you will create a rational number lesson plan that includes a student assessment component.
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MATH250 Understanding Numbers and Operations: Addition and Subtraction in Grades PreK-3
- Subjects:
- Mathematics, Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies
- Grades:
- Preschool-3rd
- Hours:
- 30
Lay the foundation that your students will build on to meet mathematical standards for years to come. Learn to teach "mental arithmetic" to enhance your students' understanding of addition and subtraction. Develop your understanding of computational strategies by observing students, exploring lesson plans, and examining Web resources.
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MATH270 Developing Algebraic Thinking in Grades 3-5
- Subjects:
- Mathematics, Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies
- Grades:
- 3rd-5th
- Hours:
- 30
Help your 3rd- to 5th-graders think algebraically by learning strategies for incorporating algebra in your classroom. Explore the algebraic content in your current teachings and develop a connection between algebra and mathematics.
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MATH280 Understanding Counting and Numbers
- Subjects:
- Mathematics, Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies
- Grades:
- Kindergarten-2nd
- Hours:
- 30
Here is a unique opportunity to understand more about the ways your youngest students learn to count, recognize numerals, understand fractions, and learn about place value. Explore activities that support multiple intelligences, examine constructivist theories within the curriculum, and help students meet National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards. Along the way, you will develop strategies to help students build counting skills and understand our number system. Finally, you'll create a lesson plan to teach the concepts of counting and numbers.
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MATH285 Understanding the Number System
- Subjects:
- Mathematics, Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies
- Grades:
- 3rd-5th
- Hours:
- 30
Learn more about base number systems through activities, videos, and readings. Develop lesson plans designed to teach the base-ten number system, including factors, even/odd numbers, negative numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents.
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MATH410 Seeing Math™: Linear Functions
- Subjects:
- Mathematics
- Grades:
- 6th-12th
- Hours:
- 30
Discover a fresh approach to teaching linear functions through the use of real-world problems that generate varied approaches and solutions. Learn how multiple representations and solutions strengthen students' understanding of functions, equations, and problem solving.
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MATH415 Seeing Math™: Transformations of Linear Functions
- Subjects:
- Mathematics
- Grades:
- 6th-12th
- Hours:
- 30
Learn how to help students grasp the symbolic representations of functions, while representing families of linear functions in multiple formats. Observe and discuss videos of students to gain insight into student thinking and explore strategies to address their misconceptions. Acquire interactive software and activities to use in the classroom that demonstrate the link between symbolic forms of linear functions and graphical forms.
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MATH420 Seeing Math™: Linear Equations
- Subjects:
- Mathematics
- Grades:
- 6th-12th
- Hours:
- 30
Develop strategies for teaching students how to represent and manipulate linear equations. Examine the rationale behind the symbol manipulation that maintains an equality or corresponding inequality. Use symbolic and graphic techniques to solve equations.
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