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 strong,
  • Engage in a mathematical modeling activity in Algebra I, Geometry or Algebra II, and,
  • Understand best practices for assessment in mathematical modeling and apply an assessment rubric to student work.

15 Renewal Units

Enrollment opens Jan. 17, 2021.

How to Enroll: Visit STREAM: Making Sense of Modeling (HS) on the Teacher Learning Hub

ENROLLMENT OPENS Jun. 20, 2021 – STREAM: Mathematical Practices HS (Jul. 11- August 1, 2021)

Acquire strategies for embedding the Mathematical Practices into everyday instruction and incorporating mathematical modeling into lessons and activities. Specific goals and activities include the following:

  • Recognize how learners engage in the 8 Mathematical Practices and how to incorporate them into lessons and activities.
  • Analyze video cases of exemplary teaching to identify Mathematical Practices in action.
  • Complete dynamic mathematical tasks and compare/contrast these tasks with those presented in your classroom textbook.

Created by the STREAM project

15 renewal units

Enrollment opens June 20, 2021.

Course runs July 11 – August 1, 2021.

Visit the STREAM: Mathematical Practices (HS) course on the Teacher Learning Hub to enroll.

ENROLLMENT OPENS Jan. 16, 2022 – STREAM: Making Sense of Modeling HS (Feb. 6 – Feb. 27, 2022)

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 strong,
  • Engage in a mathematical modeling activity in Algebra I, Geometry or Algebra II, and,
  • Understand best practices for assessment in mathematical modeling and apply an assessment rubric to student work.

15 Renewal Units

Enrollment Opens Jan. 16, 2022

Course runs Feb. 6 – 27, 2022

How to Enroll: Visit STREAM: Making Sense of Modeling (HS) on the Teacher Learning Hub