Mathematics instruction is a priority in today’s classroom and as teachers we want our students to enjoy, understand and to be successful in the learning of mathematics. Making sense of the mathematics that students are learning is the key to building confidence and a sense that they are able to do it. This course focuses …
“As teachers become more familiar with which ideas are more complex for students and why, they are better able to ensure that their instruction is at the appropriate developmental level for students, and that it challenges students’ mathematical conceptions in appropriate ways. This minimizes the likelihood of students developing mathematical misconceptions.”(Small,M. (2009). Making Math Meaningful …
The Additional Qualification Course: Mathematics Primary and Junior, Specialist explores the theoretical foundations, the development of learners, program planning and implementation, assessment, the learning environment and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning across the divisions. Critical to the implementation of this course is the modeling of a positive learning environment that reflects care, professional …
As teachers of the elementary grades we all like to pride ourselves on our own “bag of tricks” that seem to work for us in the teaching and learning of mathematics. Yet we are constantly searching for new ideas, techniques and strategies to improve our practice – anything that will help us reach all learners …
It is no secret that teachers tend to teach the way they were taught. If this way was the lecture-drill method then they will think of teaching as a way of giving information to students and marking worksheets. Does this sound familiar? As a student yourself, did you find mathematics interesting, challenging and meaningful – …
