Understanding Elementary Mathematics
What is Understanding Elementary Mathematics?
Understanding Elementary Mathematics is a 40-hour professional development opportunity for K-8 teachers. This program will help teachers gain greater knowledge of the mathematics used in the Common Core Standards. Over the course of the 40 hour program, teachers will: examine numbers and operations topics used in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics, and develop a deeper understanding of the mathematics they teach. This is a course in mathematics content. Teachers will dig deeply into the mathematical content to come away with a greater understanding of the "whys" of mathematics, not just the "hows." (Note that in order to dig deeply into the mathematics, this professional development program focuses on the numbers and operations strand and does not cover algebra, geometry, or statistical topics in depth.)
Who should attend?
Any K-8 teacher who is currently teaching math in some capacity
during the course of their regular school day. That includes generalists who teach math as part of their day, special education teachers who teach students mathematics in the mainstreamed setting or in a specialized setting, Title I Math teachers, etc. This program is ideal for teachers who would like to gain more confidence in their mathematical abilities.
How do I participate?
Contact me for more information on how we can offer Understanding Elementary Mathematics to your group of teaching professionals.