EastWestMath

Date: 09/26/21
Duration - 4 Weeks. Approved for 4 CEUs
Early Bird Registration - 08/26/21 - Save $49!

Description

Ever wonder why some children struggle to acquire a strong number sense and foundation for early mathematics and fluency? Have you worked hard – but to little or no success – trying to help older students abandon counting-by-ones strategies to add or subtract? Research and experience shows that it is critical for young children to understand and be able to visualize numbers as quantities, relate numbers to 5 and 10, and flexibly compose-decompose numbers. These understandings provide a strong foundation for students to flexibly use more efficient ten-based strategies to calculate.

In this course, you will learn how to use East West Math’s “visual karate” method. Visual karate, a research-based method, uses the ten frame to develop children’s number images with quantities. East West Math’s Visualizing to 20 Mastery Cards include ten frames, numeral cards, and story pictures that go with specially-designed activities and games. 

In this course, participants will learn the following:

- the importance of students’ understanding number as a quantity and how the ten-frame model helps students visualize numbers in this way

- specific learning activities and games that develop understanding and visualization

- techniques for observing, assessing, and keeping track of children’s progress

Format and Duration

This course is organized into five unit lessons, including the introduction. Each lesson will run 1 week for a total of 5 weeks. Convenient teacher access is provided 24/7. Learning time - plan for approximately 20-30 min per day or 2.5 hours per week.

Content and Activities

Each lesson will consist of an overview, readings, watching videos, discussion and assignments, including interacting asynchronously with others and keeping a reflection journal.

The course is divided into four sections:

Section 1, Lesson 1 gives the Nuts and Bolts of the East West Math virtual course structure. In this lesson, you will familiarize yourself with the course materials and introduce yourself to your classmates and teacher.

Section 2, Lesson 2, Research and Theoretical Background of East West Math’s Visual Karate Method, including why the ten frame is important for developing children’s understanding of number.

Section 3, Lessons 3-4 Learn to use the Visualizing to 20 Mastery Cards and visual karate method, including activities and games that are used with students.

Section 4, Lesson 5, Learn how to observe, monitor, and assess student progress and use the East West Math’s Basic Math Knowledge Assessment (BMKA)

Intended Audience

PK-1 Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Math Specialists, Teacher Leaders, Administrators, and Teaching Assistants

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

This course requires minimum enrollment of 10 participants. East West Math reserves the right to cancel the course in the event of insufficient enrollment. In such event prospective participants will be notified of cancellation as soon as possible.

100% of a paid registration fee will be refunded if an educator cannot participate and notifies us at least 14 days before the day of the course. 50% of the paid registration fee will be refunded if an educator cannot participate and notifies us between 7 and 14 days before a day of the course. No refunds will be issued if an educator cannot participate and notifies us less than 7 days prior to a day of the course. Instead of receiving a partial refund, educators could also choose to participate in another course at a later date without a charge, provided that space will be available. In the event of a medical emergency, 100% of the paid registration fee will be refunded, provided a participant forwards proper documentation.

We accept Purchase Orders from schools. Please email us for more information.

Date: 10/05/21
Duration - 4 Weeks. Approved for 4 CEUs
Early Bird Registration - 09/05/21 - Save $49!

Description

The goal of this course is to help teachers create engaging, interactive math instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners and honors all the essentials of the Singapore Math model in a virtual environment.  Teaching strategies with the use of emerging new technology will be explored.

The course will show teachers how to

- engage in the rich mathematical tasks in a virtual environment

- help young students examine mathematical concepts in depth

- maintain all-important social aspect of Singapore Math in a virtual environment

- allow young learners to easily share their thinking

Format and Duration

This interactive online course is designed to accommodate busy schedules of modern educators. Teachers will learn asynchronously from anywhere and on their own schedule only 10-15 minutes a day. The course is organized into 4 units of instruction and each unit will run one week. Convenient teacher access is provided 24/7.

Content and Activities

Topics covered include the rationale for teaching with an asynchronous model and emerging technologies to overcome “Zoom fatigue.” Participants will learn how to present lessons from Singapore texts, using examples from Dimensions Mathematics, Math in Focus, and Primary Math in a virtual environment. Teachers will explore online tools for developing students’ skills and showing their thinking in a virtual journal, as well as using virtual manipulatives. Educators will learn practical strategies for assessment, unit planning, and providing support and enrichment.

Activities include interactive weekly discussions and carefully selected assignments. Our knowledgeable & experienced trainers will interact with participants and moderate group discussions to engage teachers in the learning process. They will also provide feedback to participants upon completion of assignments & discussions.

Intended Audience

K-5 Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Math Specialists, Teacher Leaders, Administrators, and Teaching Assistants

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

This course requires minimum enrollment of 10 participants. East West Math reserves the right to cancel the course in the event of insufficient enrollment. In such event prospective participants will be notified of cancellation as soon as possible.

100% of a paid registration fee will be refunded if an educator cannot participate and notifies us at least 14 days before the day of the course. 50% of the paid registration fee will be refunded if an educator cannot participate and notifies us between 7 and 14 days before a day of the course. No refunds will be issued if an educator cannot participate and notifies us less than 7 days prior to a day of the course. Instead of receiving a partial refund, educators could also choose to participate in another course at a later date without a charge, provided that space will be available. In the event of a medical emergency, 100% of the paid registration fee will be refunded, provided a participant forwards proper documentation.

We accept Purchase Orders from schools. Please email us for more information.

Date: 08/15/21
Duration - 4 Weeks. Study only 15 min a day. 4 CEUs
Early Bird Registration - 07/27/21 - Save $49!

Description

This course will provide participants with the foundation for understanding and implementing Singapore-based math programs such as Math in Focus, Primary Mathematics, and Dimensions Math in Kindergarten through fifth grades. This course will introduce participants to the theoretical framework and constructivist pedagogy of the Singapore-based mathematics programs. The course provides an overview of establishing Singapore Math PLC’s, CPA-based instruction, drawing of bar models, and lesson planning using a Singapore text.

The course will show teachers how to

- teach through CPA

- engage in problem solving with bar models

- help young learners develop a deep understanding of mathematical relationships

Format and Duration

This interactive online course is designed to accommodate busy schedules of modern educators. Teachers will learn asynchronously from anywhere and on their own schedule only 10-15 minutes a day. The course is organized into 4 units of instruction and each unit will run one week. Convenient teacher access is provided 24/7.

Content and Activities

The course contains a variety of Singapore Math instructional videos, program-based texts, and other readings. Activities include interactive weekly discussions and carefully selected assignments. Our knowledgeable & experienced trainers will interact with participants and moderate group discussions to engage teachers in the learning process. They will also provide feedback to participants upon completion of assignments & discussions.

Intended Audience

K-5 Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Math Specialists, Teacher Leaders, Administrators and Teaching Assistants

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

This course requires minimum enrollment of 10 participants. East West Math reserves the right to cancel the course in the event of insufficient enrollment. In such event prospective participants will be notified of cancellation as soon as possible.

100% of a paid registration fee will be refunded if an educator cannot participate and notifies us at least 14 days before the day of the course. 50% of the paid registration fee will be refunded if an educator cannot participate and notifies us between 7 and 14 days before a day of the course. No refunds will be issued if an educator cannot participate and notifies us less than 7 days prior to a day of the course. Instead of receiving a partial refund, educators could also choose to participate in another course at a later date without a charge, provided that space will be available. In the event of a medical emergency, 100% of the paid registration fee will be refunded, provided a participant forwards proper documentation.

We accept Purchase Orders from schools. Please email us for more information.