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Learning and Teaching Fractions Concepts: A Professional Learning Series


WHO WILL BENEFIT:
  • Grades 3-8 Educators
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

 
  • Deepen your own knowledge of key fraction concepts including foundational concepts (models, equivalence, comparing, etc.) and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
  • Build flexibility in approaches to fraction concepts by using and connecting representations including manipulatives, visual representations, number lines, and algorithms
  • Use powerful diagnostic and formative approaches for identifying students’ strengths and difficulties related to fraction ideas
  • Expand repertoire of instructional practices for making fraction concepts accessible to struggling learners

Gain access to numerous resources and collaborate with other educators

*Strategies and approaches can be used with any mathematics program.
DETAILS: The professional learning series addresses fraction standards (grades 3-5) from the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and related mathematical practices. Foundational concepts (models, equivalence, comparing, etc.) and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) concepts are included. The content is also appropriate for Grades 6-8 educators who support struggling students.

The series consists of two in-person sessions and four 1.5 hour online sessions. The online sessions are anytime, anyplace and no prior online learning experience is needed.
BRING TO YOUR SCHOOL OR DISTRICT: Bring this service to your school

Estimated cost: $3000 plus travel for in-person only

$3500 plus travel for in-person and on-line sessions

*Pricing valid through June 30th

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