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Course Description

 Course Description

Welcome to Teaching Elementary Math Conceptually, an interactive computer-based instruction course designed to expand your methodology for teaching Mathematics.  The course will explore an innovative teaching model that incorporates strategies for teaching concepts constructively and contextually.  The goal is for you to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying concepts of various math topics and to explore the principles of teaching those concepts to learners.  The course will also explore the teaching methodology that supports learning the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).  This course will focus on the topics of number sense, basic operations, and fractions.

This computer-based instruction course is a self-supporting program that provides instruction, structured practice, and evaluation all on your home or school computer.  Technical support information can be found in the Help section of your course.

The course Teaching Elementary Math Conceptually: A New Paradigm is designed to explain and connect the major concepts, procedures, and reasoning processes of mathematics. Current research and trends in math education will be discussed to outline a teaching methodology that is conceptual, contextual, and constructive and supports learning mathematics standards, such as the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Activities are presented to explain underlying concepts and illustrate constructive teaching. The course has been divided into four chapters covering four math topics: number sense, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and fractions. Emphasis is on exploring how to develop mathematical understanding in learners.

 Learning Objectives

As a result of this course, participants will demonstrate their ability to:

  • Expand conceptual understanding of number sense, basic operations, and fractions
  • Explore a conceptual model of teaching math
  • Develop skill in designing constructive learning experiences
  • Explore strategies that supports learning the skills outlined in the CCSS
  • Investigate integrating concrete modeling to support conceptual teaching
 Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

 Notes

As a student you will be expected to:

  • Complete all four information sections showing a competent understanding of the material presented in each section.
  • Complete all four section examinations, showing a competent understanding of the material presented.  You must obtain an overall score of 70% or higher, with no individual exam score below 50%, to pass this course.  *Please note: Minimum exam score requirements may vary by college or university; therefore, you should refer to your course addendum to determine what your minimum exam score requirements are.
  • Complete a review of any section on which your examination score was below 50%.
  • Retake any examination, after completing an information review, to increase that examination score to a minimum of 50%, making sure to also be achieving an overall exam score of a minimum 70% (maximum of three attempts). *Please note: Minimum exam score requirements may vary by college or university; therefore, you should refer to your course addendum to determine what your minimum exam score requirements are.
  • Complete a course evaluation form at the end of the course.
 Estimated Time of Completion

30 Hours

 Access Time

365 Days

 CEU / PDU Outcomes

3.0 CEUs

 

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Section Title
Teaching Elementary Math Conceptually: A New Paradigm
Section Schedule
Self-Paced
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $335.00
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