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Achieving Learning Goals through Accomplished Mathematics Instruction - 45hr
Developing Algebraic Thinking in Grades 3-5 - 30hr
Differentiating Math Lessons for a Range of Learners - 30hr*
Enabling Students with Special Needs to Succeed in Math Class - 30hr
Guiding Student Learning Through Accomplished Mathematics Instruction - 45hr
Integrating Technology Into The Middle School Mathematics Curriculum - 30hr
Math In Everyday Life For Grades K-5 - 15hr
Seeing Mathª: Linear Functions - 30hr
Seeing Mathª: Proportional Reasoning - 30hr
Teaching Math (Grades K-2): A Special Collection from Annenberg Learner - 45hr*
Understanding Numbers And Operations: Addition And Subtraction (Grades PreK-3) - 30hr
Achieving Learning Goals through Accomplished Mathematics Instruction - 45hr
MATH512
This research-based course draws upon data from NBPTS’ performance assessment of mathematics teachers. Examine how your practice impacts student learning through the lens of professional teaching standards. Identify learning goals for your lessons, determine how different types of goals connect, and define how students will show evidence of achievement of those goals. In this course, you'll look at what kinds of learning goals you have for a lesson, how those different types of goals connect with each other, and how you will show evidence of student achievement of those goals. Note: Course 1 is a helpful, but not required precursor for Course 2: Guiding Student Learning (available soon). This course is facilitated by National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) in mathematics.
Points/Credit Hours: 45 recertification points (3 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Math Teachers, Grades 6-12
Cost:
- C.I.I. Member Price: $405.00
- C.I.I. Service Participant Price: $405.00
- Non-C.I.I. Members Price: $405.00
Online | Download Syllabus [PDF]
MATH512 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
Developing Algebraic Thinking in Grades 3-5 - 30hr
MATH270
Break down your math lessons to reexamine the way you teach algebra. In this course, you become the student, solving mathematical problems in order to better understand how you can use algebra to identify patterns, analyze situations, and practice representing relationships with mathematical models. As part of the course assignments, you will practice your newly developed strategies on 3-5 grade students, monitor their learning process, and assess their understanding of algebra. Peer discussions will help you reflect and use insightful feedback to improve your teaching practice.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available).
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 3-5
Cost:
- C.I.I. Member Price: $355.00
- C.I.I. Service Participant Price: $355.00
- Non-C.I.I. Members Price: $355.00
Online | Download Syllabus [PDF]
MATH270 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
Enabling Students with Special Needs to Succeed in Math Class - 30hr
MATH165
Learn practical ways to adapt your own math curricula and work with special needs teachers to help all your students succeed. Develop a plan that builds accessibility strategies into your daily instruction. This course will help you achieve the goals set forth by UDL (Universal Design for Learning) as well as help you best comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that mandates for a least restrictive environment for learning.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 4-8
Cost:
- C.I.I. Member Price: $355.00
- C.I.I. Service Participant Price: $355.00
- Non-C.I.I. Members Price: $355.00
Online | Download Syllabus [PDF]
MATH165.201 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
JMU credit available!
Guiding Student Learning Through Accomplished Mathematics Instruction - 45hr
MATH517
"This course is ideal for 6th to 12th grade teachers looking to streamline their math instructional goals. This course will explore key aspects of teaching practices, such as: 1. A ""focal"" student approach 2. A classroom culture focused on mathematics learning 3. A closer alignment of goals and instructional methods, and 4. Checking for student understanding during lessons. You will learn how to effectively guide student learning, based on results from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' performance assessment of mathematics teachers.
Note: Course 1 (MATH512: Achieving Learning Goals through Accomplished Mathematics Instruction) will be a helpful, but not required, precursor for this course. This course is facilitated by National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) in mathematics.
Points/Credit Hours: 45 recertification points (3 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Math Teachers, Grades 6-12
Cost:
- C.I.I. Member Price: $405.00
- C.I.I. Service Participant Price: $405.00
- Non-C.I.I. Members Price: $405.00
Online | Download Syllabus [PDF]
MATH517 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled
Integrating Technology Into The Middle School Mathematics Curriculum - 30hr
AKMATH360
The teaching of Math has evolved with an emphasis on problem solving throughout the curriculum. Through solving real-world dilemmas students are engaged in not only applying Math facts, skills and concepts, but in generating unique solutions for practical problems. While manipulatives have been the focus of this kind of hands-on learning, technology offers new and exciting ways to bring Math alive for students. Technology and Math are a dynamic combination, and through this course you will explore the strategies, resources and possibilities for middle school teachers to integrate them across the curriculum.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (0 graduate credits)
Audience: Middle School Math Teachers
Cost:
- C.I.I. Member Price: $355.00
- C.I.I. Service Participant Price: $355.00
- Non-C.I.I. Members Price: $355.00
Online | Download Syllabus [PDF]
AKMATH360 WHRO Education Online Professional Development Course
Facilitator: Debbie Rollins
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Math In Everyday Life For Grades K-5 - 15hr
MATH181
Make mathematics "real" for your young students with a fresh look at problem solving, calculators, and the Internet in the classroom. Review the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Calculator-Usage and Problem-Solving Standards for a framework to design lesson plans, address content, and meet state standards. Then, develop a "walking field trip" through tasks found in students' daily lives.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 15 recertification points (1 graduate credit available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-5
Cost:
- C.I.I. Member Price: $325.00
- C.I.I. Service Participant Price: $325.00
- Non-C.I.I. Members List Price: $325.00
Online | Download Syllabus [PDF]
MATH181 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
JMU credit available!
Seeing Mathª: Linear Functions - 30hr
MATH410
"Discover a fresh approach to teaching linear functions through the use of real-world problems and a procedure which encourages student to use varied approaches to arrive at solutions. In this course, you will learn how to encourage your students become more flexible in their approach to problem solving, and more fluid in their understanding of functions and equations.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Math Teachers, Grades 6-12
Cost:
- C.I.I. Member Price: $355.00
- C.I.I. Service Participant Price: $355.00
- Non-C.I.I. Members Price: $355.00
Online | Download Syllabus [PDF]
MATH410.72 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
Seeing Mathª: Proportional Reasoning - 30hr
MATH430
Discover techniques to guide your students through the critical transition from elementary-level computing to more complex, proportional thinking. Through videos, observation, and peer discussion, you will reflect on how students approach problems and discuss ways to support student understanding. Comments from math specialist Dr. Richard Lesh are also presented in conjunction with videos of student learners to help construct and assess students' development of proportional reasoning. Take this course to unlock the mystery of student thinking.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Math Teachers, Grades 6-12
Cost:
- C.I.I. Member Price: $355.00
- C.I.I. Service Participant Price: $355.00
- Non-C.I.I. Members Price: $355.00
Online | Download Syllabus [PDF]
MATH430 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
Understanding Numbers And Operations: Addition And Subtraction (Grades PreK-3) - 30hr
MATH250
Revisit the way you teach addition and subtraction by channeling your inner student! This course offers you an opportunity to design, implement, and assess your own DIY lesson that combines technology, manipulatives, and effective pedagogical strategies. Throughout your assignments, you will look at student work, explore new lesson plans, test manipulatives, and examine compelling resources from the internet.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades PreK-3
Cost:
- C.I.I. Member Price: $355.00
- C.I.I. Service Participant Price: $355.00
- Non-C.I.I. Members Price: $355.00
Online | Download Syllabus [PDF]
MATH250 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
JMU credit available!
Teaching Math (Grades K-2): A Special Collection from Annenberg Learner- 45hr
MATH522
Expand your understanding and practice of the key five process standards developed by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM): Communication, Problem Solving, Reasoning and Proof, Representation, and Connections through multimedia resources (videos, student-teacher dialogues, and interactives) from Annenberg Learner. These process standards complement the mathematical content standards from NCTM. When both are used effectively in the classroom, students gain a fuller sense of what mathematics is, and have a greater opportunity for achieving understanding of its concepts and developing necessary mathematical thinking skills.
Note: This is a facilitated course. Learners submit coursework and participate in asynchronous discussions throughout the course term, and receive graded feedback.
Points/Credit Hours: 45 recertification points (3 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Math Teachers, Grades K-2
Cost:
- C.I.I. Member Price: $400.00
- C.I.I. Service Participant Price: $400.00
- Non-C.I.I. Members Price: $400.00
Online |Download Syllabus[PDF]
MATH522.31 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 6/13/18 - Tue, 7/24/18 / Any
Differentiating Math Lessons for a Range of Learners - 30hr
MATH330
Differentiating instruction and targeting students’ individual strengths can have a significant effect in the classroom. This course will provide you with specific suggestions for teaching standards-based mathematics. You will learn powerful approaches and models for planning and implementing differentiated math lessons. You will take away strategies, planning tools, and resources for making immediate changes to your classroom practice. Through model teaching videos, articles, discussions, and collaborative peer-to-peer projects, you will have multiple opportunities to build a repertoire of proven strategies for reaching every student.
Note: This is a facilitated course. Learners submit coursework and participate in asynchronous discussions throughout the course term, and receive graded feedback.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-8
Cost:
- C.I.I. Member Price: $350.00
- C.I.I. Service Participant Price: $350.00
- Non-C.I.I. Members Price: $350.00
Online | Download Syllabus [PDF]
MATH330.20 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 4/18/18 - Tue, 5/29/18 / Any
Online | Download Syllabus [PDF]
MATH330.21 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 6/13/18 - Tue, 7/24/18 / Any