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| MATH120:
Fostering
Cooperative Learning, Discussion, and Critical Thinking
in Elementary Math (Grades 1-5): |
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Learn to apply proven critical
thinking and cooperative learning strategies to teach
mathematics using classroom technology. Learners use activities
designed to support collaboration and problem solving
within the curriculum while addressing NCTM standards.
(This course requires access to students)
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Standards Correlations
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MATH156:
The
Concept of Function for Grades 9-12:
(Formerly MATH 155) |
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Implement new teaching strategies
into your mathematics curriculum that address common misconceptions
and difficulties high school students face when studying
the concept of function.
(15 hours) |
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MATH165:
Enabling Students
With Special Needs to Succeed in Math Class
(Grades 4-8): |
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Educators will develop methods
to adapt their curricula, provide supportive scaffolds,
and collaborate with special needs teachers to help all
students succeed when learning mathematics. (* This course
requires access to students.)
NYS
Standards Correlations
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| MATH175:
Developing
Algebraic Thinking in Grades K-2: |
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Learn and apply strategies for
incorporating algebra into the classroom by exploring
the algebraic content present in your current teachings
and developing a connection between algebra and K-2 arithmetic.
(* This course requires access to students.)
NYS
Standards Correlations
(30 hours) |
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MATH181:
Math
in Everyday Life for Grades K-5:
(Formerly MATH 180) |
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Learn new ways to enrich your
math lessons with illustrations drawn from the real world
by examining the importance of problem solving, calculators,
and the Web in the elementary-school classroom while addressing
national math standards. (* This course requires access
to students.)
NYS
Standards Correlations
(15 hours) |
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MATH186:
Math
in Everyday Life for Grades 6-8:
(Formerly MATH 185) |
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Learn new ways to enrich your
math lessons with illustrations drawn from the real world
by examining the importance of problem solving, calculators,
and the Web in the middle-school classroom while addressing
national math standards. (* This course requires access
to students.)
NYS
Standards Correlations
(15 hours) |
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MATH221:
Count
on It: Number Sense for Grades K-5:
(Formerly MATH 220) |
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Learn strategies to effectively
assess and teach number sense in your classroom. Examine
and implement lesson plans, Web resources, and NCTM standards
in order to help students gain a deeper understanding
of numbers. (* This course requires access to students.)
NYS
Standards Correlations
(15 hours) |
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MATH246:
Rational
Numbers, Fractions, Decimals, and Percents in Grades 5-8:
(Formerly
MATH 245) |
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Know how students approach the
study of fractions, decimals, and percents. Create lesson
plans that have the flexibility to address common misconceptions
in the study of rational numbers.
NYS
Standards Correlations
(15 hours) |
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| MATH250:
Understanding
Numbers and Operations: Addition and Subtraction in Grades
PreK-3: |
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Create and implement addition
and subtraction lessons that integrate technology, manipulatives,
and effective pedagogical strategies. Assess student understanding
of numbers and operations.
NYS
Standards Correlations
(30 hours) |
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| MATH255:
Understanding
Geometric Shapes and Spatial Sense in Grades 1-4: |
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Show your students the connection
between geometry and spatial relationships by examining
geometry found in architecture, art, and nature. Create
a spatial reasoning activity to use in your classroom.
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Standards Correlations
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| MATH270:
Developing
Algebraic Thinking in Grades 3-5: |
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Learn and apply strategies for
incorporating algebra into the classroom by exploring
the algebraic content present in your current teachings
and by developing a connection between algebra and 3-5
mathematics to help your students think algebraically.
(* This course requires access to students.)
NYS
Standards Correlations
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| MATH275:
Measurement:
Perimeter and Area in Grades 3-5: |
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Improve your conceptual understanding
and teaching of measurement and the NCTM standards by
using concrete and Web-based manipulatives, practicing
computations, and researching concepts on perimeter and
area.
NYS
Standards Correlations
(15 hours) |
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| MATH410:
Seeing
Math: Linear Functions: |
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Discover ways to teach linear
functions through real-world problems that generate varied
approaches and solutions. Experience how multiple representations
strengthen understanding of functions, equations, and
problem solving. Adapt your own problem and come away
with activities for your students. |
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| MATH415:
Seeing
Math: Transformations of Linear Functions: |
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How do changes to a function's
graph mirror changes to its symbolic representation, and
vice versa? Learn how to help students better grasp the
symbolic representations of function while representing
families of linear functions in multiple formats, and
try out activities for your students. |
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| MATH420:
Seeing
Math: Linear Equations: |
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Develop strategies for teaching
students to represent and manipulate linear equations.
Examine the rationale behind symbol manipulation that
maintains an equality or corresponding inequality, use
symbolic and graphic techniques to solve equations; try
activities for your students. |
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| MATH430:
Seeing
Math: Proportional Reasoning: |
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Use effective strategies to evaluate
and improve students' proportional reasoning skills. Distinguish
proportional reasoning from alternative strategies, overcome
stumbling blocks, connect proportional reasoning concepts
and algebra topics, and come away with activities for
your students. |
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