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MATH186

Math in Everyday Life for Grades 6-8

Course Description:

Math is all around us and you can energize middle school math instruction with real-world challenges. Examine the importance of problem-solving skills, calculators, and the Internet in the classroom while addressing national math standards.

Note: This is a facilitated course. Learners submit coursework and participate in asynchronous discussions throughout the course term, and receive graded feedback.

Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available).

For assignments and evaluation details, see the full Syllabus.

The number of hours identified for each course reflects time spent online, but does not reflect the total time spent completing offline coursework and assignments. All learners are different and you will likely spend double the indicated number of hours completing all coursework depending on your learning style and work habits.

Graduate Credit Information:

Graduate credit may be obtained from the provider(s) listed below, for an additional fee after the course begins.

Madonna University - 1.0 credit - pricing

Central Michigan University - 1.0 credit - pricing

University of Central Missouri - 1.0 credit - pricing

James Madison University - 1.0 credit - pricing

Sierra Nevada College - 1.0 credit - pricing

Morningside College - 1.0 credit - pricing

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