Program Overview

In this course, you will explore the world of math as a language through definitions, symbols, visual representations, and interconnections between different mathematical concepts. You will investigate and build upon your own experience with learning math at a deeper and more meaningful level. You will focus on answering the why of math (e.g., why do we perform operations and use algorithms the way we do?) What are the relationships between mathematical concepts and the world we live in?

You will work on building a deeper understanding of some specific mathematical concepts in number sense, including arithmetic operations, fractions, and proportions. You will then have the opportunity to extend this approach to building a deeper understanding of other areas of math, integrating the strategies you have learned into your daily practice.

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At a Glance

Extended Education
Approximately 45 hours
Up to 6 months to complete coursework
3 PDUs
Graduate Level Professional Development Credits
$400
Key Features
Fully Accessible

Accessible

Access textbooks and course materials completely online - no materials required.

MyPath

Self-Paced

Move at your own pace as your schedule allows – no specific start times or dates.

Expert

Dedicated Mentor

Need help with an assignment? Submit your questions directly to the instructor for quick replies.

Simulation Tech

Interactive Assignments

This course features interactive assignments and authentic assessments. 

Data

Case Studies

Explore how course content connects to the workplace using real-world case studies.

Standards

Earn Credits

 Earn graduate-level professional development credits

Credential test

Assessments

Authentic assessments

Upon successful mastery of this course, you will be able to:
  • Articulate the challenges in student understanding of mathematical concepts and possible gaps in teacher understanding
  • Describe the connections between language and math and the implications for math instruction
  • Make connections between mathematical concepts and the language, symbolism, visual representations, and contextualized applications that are used in instruction
  • Explain the meaning behind common mathematical concepts taught in K-6 classrooms from multiple perspectives
  • Build integrated approaches that incorporate the history of mathematical concepts, storytelling, and organic problem-solving into math instruction to deepen conceptual understanding
Course Topics:
  • Math Education Today
  • The Importance of Language
  • Connections, Symbolism, and Visual Representation
  • Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division
  • Fractions
  • Averages, Order of Operations, Proportions, and Area Building Better Connections
  • Integrated Approaches
  • Synthesis
Who Should Enroll?
  • PreK-6 teachers
  • Teacher candidates
  • School administrators
  • Para-educators 
Earn your credit in 3 simple steps

Step 1 Register online.

Step 2 Complete the course.

Step 3 Receive credits and obtain an official transcript.

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What are Graduate-level Professional Development Credits?

Graduate-level professional development credits are not part of a degree program but instead are primarily used for professional advancement such as salary increment steps and recertification. Students should seek approval from appropriate district officials before enrolling in these courses.

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