EastWestMath

Date: 01/26/2020
Duration - 4 Weeks. Approved for 4 CEUs
Early Bird Registration - 12/26/19 - Save $49!

Description

This online course will provide an introduction for solving problems with bar models in Grades 1-5. This knowledge will be directly applicable for understanding and implementing Singapore-based math programs such as Math in Focus, Primary Mathematics, and Dimensions Math. Topics covered include the methodology and rationale for using bar models to solve a variety of word problems in mathematics. Participants will be introduced to the part-whole and comparison models for solving problems involving the four operations with whole numbers and use bar modeling heuristic to solve a variety of problems. Educators will learn practical strategies of helping their students use the bar modeling techniques effectively. Differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners will be explored. This course is aligned with Next Generations Standards.

Format and Duration

This online course is run on Moodle. The course is designed for convenient asynchronous learning and it will last 4 weeks.

Content, Activities & Structure

This course is organized into 4 units of instruction and each unit will last one week. 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.

Date: 02/16/2020
Duration - 4 Weeks. Approved for 4 CEUs
Early Bird Registration - 01/16/20 - Save $49!

Description

Participants will learn strategies for teaching essential concepts necessary to build strong number sense foundation in K-1. Educators will learn how to make effective use of instructional materials. Math in Focus, Primary Mathematics, and Dimensions Math’s teacher editions, textbooks, workbooks and other relevant materials will be used. Acquired knowledge will be directly applicable to understanding and implementing all Singapore-based math programs. Topics covered include understanding cardinality of numbers, decomposition and composition of numbers, number bonds, activities that develop number sense and facts fluency, place value, and teaching addition & subtraction with meaning. This course is aligned with Next Generations Standards.

Format and Duration

This online course is run on Moodle. The course is designed for convenient asynchronous learning and it will last 4 weeks.

Content, Activities & Structure

This course is organized into 4 units of instruction and each unit will last one week. 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-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.