Math a Way of Thinking Course Syllabus - Center for Innovation in ...
Math a Way of Thinking Course Syllabus - Center for Innovation in ...
Math a Way of Thinking Course Syllabus - Center for Innovation in ...
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Shell Game — SciencePurpose:To apply problem-solv<strong>in</strong>g techniques and mathematical knowledge to a science activity.To set up experiments to f<strong>in</strong>d answers.To practice liv<strong>in</strong>g with not know<strong>in</strong>g all the answers.To know what it feels like to a “scientist”.Cube Stick FractionsPurpose:To exam<strong>in</strong>e fractions generated with cube sticks <strong>for</strong> patternsGeoboard — Multiplication <strong>of</strong> fractionsPurpose:To exam<strong>in</strong>e numbers <strong>for</strong> patterns that lead to develop<strong>in</strong>g a rule <strong>for</strong> the multiplication <strong>of</strong>fractions.1 - 2 - 4 - 8 - 16 - 32Purpose:To look <strong>for</strong> patterns.To see the power <strong>of</strong> materials to show th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g, and their power to show what numbersrepresent.Build<strong>in</strong>g Beh<strong>in</strong>d a ShieldPurpose:To demonstrate three models <strong>for</strong> teach<strong>in</strong>g.SUMMARYThe <strong>Center</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Innovation</strong> <strong>in</strong> Education is a nonpr<strong>of</strong>it educational organization which provides support to teacherswho use the <strong>Math</strong> a <strong>Way</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g</strong> philosophy <strong>of</strong> teach<strong>in</strong>g. This support takes the follow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong>ms:1. Hold<strong>in</strong>g 30 hour workshops on the teach<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> <strong>Math</strong> a <strong>Way</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g</strong> across the U.S. and Canada throughoutthe year.2. Hold<strong>in</strong>g follow-up classes <strong>for</strong> participants dur<strong>in</strong>g the school year to assist teachers withimplementation <strong>of</strong> the program.3. Provid<strong>in</strong>g math kits and materials at reasonable prices to teachers.For additional <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation, please contact us.<strong>Center</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Innovation</strong> <strong>in</strong> EducationP.O. Box 2070Saratoga, CA 95070-0070http://www.center.edu800-395-6088 • fax: 408-725-8146<strong>Center</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Innovation</strong> <strong>in</strong> Education - Page 4
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