Course Math 5110: Creative Math! A Hands-On Approach to Teaching Mathematics through the NCTM Standards. Grades: 5 to 12
Quarter Graduate Credits: 2
Dates:
To be arranged with instructor.
Location:
Distance
Learning Course
Fees:
$325 Tuition ($335 starting Fall 2011)
Graduate Credit
Fee (optional):
$110
Special Fee: NONE--free
Online Course Workbook
Registration: Register anytime and take up to 3 months to complete the course from time of registration.
Click on the following link Registration
Questions: Send email to eknowlton@adventures-in-education.com or call 630-377-5035
Description: Keep your students actively involved while aligning your classroom to the new Standards. This course will help you bring the new NCTM Principles and Standards for school mathematics into your classroom using real-life activities and projects. Teachers will develop activity-based lesson plans that match the learning goals identified by the standards and integrate across the curriculum. Sample topics covered:
Ø Activities to Teach Number Sense: Gain a better understanding of scientific notation, radicals, exponents and distance problems by engaging in various real-world activities.
Ø Hands-On Data Analysis and Probability: Learn how to collect, analyze and interpret data, how to perform statistical analysis and probability computations, gain insight to the normal curve and simulate real-world situations.
Ø Pattern, Algebra and Functions: Use the "Algebra Cat" and your calculator to examine various functions and their properties. Learn secrets about curve fitting, and trigonometry.
Ø Geometry Concepts: Explore 2-D geometry with exciting problems involving symmetry, golden ratios and gnomonic growth. Learn to make concepts of area and volume come alive using and discover a creative way to use the Pythagorean Theorem in space.
Ø Make Measurements and Discrete Math more meaningful: Deepen your understanding of probability and counting, recursive formulas, matrices & graphs using real-life projects.
Ø Build Mathematical Structure and Logic Skills: Get students involved in logical thinking and reasoning with stimulating activities.
Ø Communication in Mathematics: Engage in activities to improve your students' ability to explain orally and in writing the processes they use in performing computations.
Materials Needed:
1. Course Workbook
(included in materials)
2.
Suggested Material: TI-83+, TI-84+ or TI-83+ Silver Graphing Calculator (not
included in materials)
Instructor:
Elisabeth Knowlton, PhD
Contact Instructor:
eknowlton@adventures-in-education.com or call 630-377-5035