Description
Research shows that thousands of hours of meaningful practice are the key to excellence in mathematics. Because of this, children who are talented in mathematics must not only progress through their curriculum at the proper pace, but they must also be exposed to material that inspires and nurtures their gift.
A failure to find mathematics challenging, interesting, or relevant are significant factors when students lose interest in mathematics. Children who are talented in mathematics must be exposed to material that lights a fire and fuels their gift. This session will give valuable information to help you foster your students’ passion for mathematics.
In this 1-hour course, you will learn:
- How to nurture a passion for math
- Important uses for mathematics in real life
- How to create intriguing worksheets
- Famous math mistakes
- The importance of decimals
- Problem-solving techniques
- Engaging strategies for teaching math to gifted students
Other courses in this series:
10 Challenging Math Problems and Strategies to Successfully Solve Them
Pathway to Mathematical Understanding in Early Childhood
The Missing Part in Most Math Instruction – How to Think Algebraically
Eric – ORANGE CITY (verified owner) –
Ed is very captivating!
Nick – ORANGE CITY (verified owner) –
Very helpful and insightful with practical applications.
Susan – KENT CITY (verified owner) –
This is my second EZ course. He uses some of the same examples and problems as he does in the 10 Challenging Problems course. I do appreciate that I am given the opportunity to engage in math as my students do. I think that is very meaningful.
Paula – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
work awesome
William – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –
This course was direct and to the point, and made several well supported claims about nurturing passion in students.
Rebecca – COLDWATER EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
The course demonstrates why it is important to provide students with challenging problems.
Jeff – BETHEL-TATE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Very good strategies to help challenge and stretch students.
Janet – KENT CITY (verified owner) –
This presentation encourages the teacher to consider their teaching style as well as the needs of the students.
Emily – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
A little slow and long. The thing I liked about it most was that it contained interesting examples that you could implement in the classroom right away.
Benjamin – Jefferson Area Local Schools (verified owner) –
This course is a way to look at passion for math and how to find other ways to attack a problem.
Lirio – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Good
Celina – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very informative and enjoyable training course for educators to learn how to spark intellectual curiosity.
Jennifer – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Fun course!
Chris – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the math problems!
Hector – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I am so sorry but online courses are super boring.
Adan – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Wish there was a bit more geared toward high school challenge, but most can still be used.
Feliciana – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
This is a great course.
Maricela – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
good information
Dorothy – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great math resources!
Cipriano – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Fantastic
Allison – NORWALK CITY (verified owner) –
Similar to the other course led by this gentleman.
Ruben – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Well organized and structured.
Good real-life connections and relevant examples.
William – PARMA CITY (verified owner) –
The math problems that are presented are interesting and could certainly be engaging for many students.
Sonia – SAN DIEGO ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting topics about passion.
Jami – PIQUA CITY (verified owner) –
It had some good information
Asma – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
Very good class
Laura – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Enjoyed the Einstein activities
Jose – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I recommend this course
Christina – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
This course was interesting in the sense that math can be incorporated through trivia and not just worksheets.
Paula – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
I didn’t feel I learned any strategies that I could use in my third grade classroom.
Patricia – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I believe the nurturing passions are for any subject. Maybe have more examples of what we can use in the classroom
Thomas – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
great course
Scott – Jefferson Area Local Schools (verified owner) –
If you are looking at a coin and it is heads up with a dooble heads coin a double tails and and a heads/tails coin in the sample, then you have one of the two coins with at least 1 heads side. At that point, afte already selecting the coins you have a 50% chance of your coin having two heads sides.
Daniel – MARION LOCAL (verified owner) –
Excellent way to create excitement for Mathematics.
Laura – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This is not only for math lovers, course really opens your eyes about Math.
Lisa – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) –
I feel like this course is geared more towards secondary.
Kayla – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Anna Maria – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting math concepts and problems.
Faith – LANCASTER CITY (verified owner) –
I liked listening to this instructor, he was interesting. He had some nice ideas for brain teasers for students to chew on.
Beatriz – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Amazing course!
Jessica – East Muskingum Local Schools (verified owner) –
I found this course to be valuable.
Angie – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) –
This course explains other methods of thinking outside the box and to teach kids to step outside their comfort zones and to learn from mistakes that are made.
Jordan – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked the personal stories he had in the course.
Michelle – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
Great information
Rosa – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very interesting even if its not math .
Melissa – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Great presentation!
Ahmet – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It gave a different perspective and giving idea to make Math more interesting
Carisa – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
It provided a very interesting outlook on math instruction and enrichment.
Odalis – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) –
This course is great really helps you understand how to get students interested.
STEPHANIE – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great