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Do you have students who find it difficult to understand certain math concepts? In this online course you will learn how to use math manipulatives to teach important math concepts. You will learn what manipulatives are and why to use them, how they connect to math standards, how to successfully teach lessons using manipulatives and how to manage them in the classroom. 

"I thought the content of the course was very helpful and practical. I was able to apply lessons I learned in my classroom the very next day. I was very impressed with all the wonderful websites provided." - Jennifer Stevens

Three Enrollment Options

Course Registration Only $124

Course plus graduate level credit from USD ($124 plus $200)

Course plus continuing education units from USC ($124 plus $200)

 

Topical Outline:

Unit One Math Standards Math Content Standards Assignment #1: Write an autobiography Assignment #2: Article reflection Test #1 Unit Two Math Process Standards What are math manipulatives? Why use math manipulatives? Test #2 Unit Three Types of Manipulatives Assignment #3: Respond to a classmate Test #3

Unit Four Lesson Ideas for Using Math Manipulatives Managing Math Manipulatives in Your Classroom Test #4 Unit Five Assessment Cooperative Learning and Math Manipulatives Test #5 Unit Six Using the Internet Math Online: Connecting Math and Technology Assignment #4: Develop a list of ten topics/lessons that you can teach using manipulatives. Describe the lesson and exactly how you will use the manipulative.

 

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