Description
Most parents and teachers know that reading to children is an important part of developing literacy. Unfortunately, when it comes to developing mathematical thinking, these same parents and teachers sometimes feel confused and inadequate about how best to jumpstart their young children’s interest in and understanding of numbers.
This session covers easy-to-understand explanations of important number concepts, along with activities and resources to develop them. This course shows participants a pathway not only to mathematical excellence but also helps to foster a lifelong love of math.
In this 1-hour course, you will learn:
- About mathematical thinking and understanding
- How to apply math to real problems
- What to avoid when teaching math
- How to think in ratios
- How to develop a number sense
- What to do when students get stuck
- How to make engaging worksheets
Other courses in this series:
10 Challenging Math Problems and Strategies to Successfully Solve Them
The Missing Part in Most Math Instruction – How to Think Algebraically
8 Ways to Spark Intellectual Curiosity and Passion in Mathematically Gifted Students
