Creating a Positive Math Culture

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Creating a Positive Math Culture
3 In-service Credits/ 45 Hours Instructor Sandy Catapano March 1-30, June 1-28, July 1-30, August 1-30, October 1-30

Creating a Math Positive culture It is becoming more evident that mathematics knowledge is a critical component of success in the jobs of the future. As educators we need to rework math by teaching strategies to ensure that students develop these skills early on. We can start by creating a math positive culture that promotes collaboration and creative thinking to help students develop the 21st century math skills they will need to be successful in the future. In this course you will learn effective strategies that will help you create a math positive culture by helping your students build their critical thinking and problem solving skills in a safe and collaborative setting. This course is appropriate for all teachers N-12, in all curriculum areas such as Math, Social Studies, Science, ELA, Foreign Language, the Arts, and Special Education.