This online course is designed for teachers in grades K-2 who want to learn how to incorporate manipulatives such as pattern blocks, rekenreks, and geoboards into their everyday teaching in order to guide their students to become critical and logical mathematical thinkers. Information on the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics is shared together with distinct suggestions for how to incorporate specific manipulatives into your math instruction in order to improve the way students approach complex mathematical topics. An overview of how to create a math workshop is also included in this course.
Other Credits: Formerly offer as EDUC31675
Note: This is an inservice course for Professional Development Institute.
Course Number: EDUC-41675
Credit: 5.00 unit(s)
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Education department at 858-534-9286 or unexeduc@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.