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Course Description

This course provides an opportunity to study fundamental mathematical theory underlying the content area of number and operation and student reasoning of number and operation topics within a framework of a student-centered, problem-based classroom. Topics will include number systems, ways of representing numbers, meanings of operations and how they relate to one another, and computation within the number system as a foundation for algebra. Pedagogical topics will focus on attending to student thinking and reasoning through discourse and questioning, professional noticing, and the effective use of manipulatives or other mathematical tools.

Prerequisites

This course is required by the State of Idaho for teachers or administrators currently working toward or renewing certification.
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Section Title
Teaching Mathematical Thinking: Grades 3-5
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
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Time
7:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Oct 01, 2024 to Nov 19, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
16.0
Course Fee(s)
Educator PD credit (3 units) $180.00
Available for Credit
3 units
Drop Request Deadline
14 days after enrollment
Instructors
  • Courtney Greene
Section Notes

Teaching Mathematical Thinking (TMT) is the University of Idaho's State Department of Education-approved version of MTI. This course provides an opportunity to study fundamental mathematical theory underlying the content area of number and operation and student reasoning of number and operation topics within a framework of a student-centered, problem-based classroom. Topics will include number systems, ways of representing numbers, meanings of operations and how they relate to one another, and computation within the number system as a foundation for algebra. Pedagogical topics will focus on attending to student thinking and reasoning through the use of discourse and questioning, professional noticing, and the effective use of manipulatives or other mathematical tools.

One of the critical features of the TMT course is the opportunity for teachers to discuss mathematical content and pedagogy with others from different school districts and grade levels during the course. We can achieve some of this through available technologies and want to ensure we provide the most satisfactory learning experience possible.

We will hold an online version of the Grades 3-5 course on Tuesday evenings October 1 through November 19, 2024. This course will require synchronous meetings (via Zoom) in addition to asynchronous assignments (totaling 45 hours). We will meet each Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. via Zoom. Assignments will be completed offline before class each week to allow for discussion. Materials are provided.

Must be an Idaho educator or be in the process of attaining Idaho certification.

Contact us at irmc@uidaho.edu if you have questions.

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