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ENROLLMENT OPENS Jan. 17, 2021 – STREAM: Algebraic Thinking 6-7 (Feb. 7-28, 2021)
This 3-week course is designed for middle grade teachers to draw out high level algebraic thinking from their students. The focus is on teacher practices utilizing 6th and 7th grade Expressions and Equations Standards as a vehicle to improve algebraic thinking of students and teacher pedagogy. 15 Renewal Units Enrollment Opens - January 17, 2021 […]
Find out more »ENROLLMENT OPENS Jan. 17, 2021 – STREAM: Algebraic Thinking K-5 (Feb. 7 – 28, 2021)
This 3-week course is designed to address K-5 algebraic thinking standards. Participants in this module will examine learning progressions in Algebraic Thinking with a focus on foundational ideas that promote algebraic understanding. Specific goals include the following: Recognize that addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division operate under the same properties in algebra as they do in […]
Find out more »ENROLLMENT OPENS Jan. 17, 2021 – STREAM: Making Sense of Modeling HS (Feb. 7-28, 2021)
During this module, you will learn about facets of mathematical modeling instruction and assessment in high school. Specific goals and activities include the following: Recognize competing conceptions for the term “modeling”, understand the MCSM definition of modeling and the six components of the modeling cycle, and rate modeling prompts on a scale from weak to […]
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ENROLLMENT OPENS Jan. 18, 2021 – Number Sense Routines (K-8) (Feb. 8 – 28, 2021)
Number Sense Routines are engaging, accessible, and purposeful routines to begin your math class. These routines promote positive math discussions, thinking, and reasoning. In this course, we will learn how to incorporate routines including: Would You Rather, Which One Doesn't Belong, True/False Equations and Tell Me All You Can. This three-week course will have you […]
Find out more »ENROLLMENT OPEN for Winter 2021: Paraprofessionals Achieving Standards Successfully – Reading and Math (Feb. 1 – Apr. 16, 2021)
This is the 1st of a two-part series (Reading and Math) that provides participants with important skills in classroom management as well as proven strategies in reading, writing, and math instruction. A nationally developed assessment is built directly into the course, assuring that paraprofessionals who take the course can demonstrate evidence of content mastery to […]
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