Courses Designed for Individuals Preparing to be Mathematics Specialists

SPRING 2005

MATH 691  Rational Numbers & Proportional Reasoning for K-8 Teachers & Mathematics Specialists
This content course is designed to prepare teachers to teach and be a resource to the teachers in the area of rational numbers and can be applied to the proposed K-8 Mathematics Specialist Licensure. Participants will be encouraged to recognize the thought processes involved in using rational numbers and what it means to use rational numbers. The NCTM Numbers and Operations Standards will be addressed including decimals, functions, percents, ratios and proportions. Participants will receive a notebook of materials and other resources. Funding provided by the National Science Foundation and the Virginia Department of Education.
  • 3 graduate credits
  • Math 691, VCU
  • Tuition of $300 to be paid by individual or division
  • Mathematics and Science Center: Room: D-9
  • Instructors:  Maria Shavalier, MSC, and Holli Cook, Hanover County
  • 4:30-7:00 pm

When: Tuesday Nights, Jan uary 25 to May 10 (Except Spring Break)

First Class meeting is Tuesday, January 25
To preregister, please go to the MSC Website http://mathscience.k12.va.us/jsp/1tea/pd_spring.jsp

MATH 691 Algebra and Functions for K-8 Teachers and Mathematics Specialists
This content course is designed to prepare teachers to teach and be a resource to the teachers in the area of algebra and functions and can be applied to the proposed K-8 Mathematics Specialist Licensure.  Resources will include the Developing Mathematical Ideas Algebra materials as well as work from the NCTM Navigations series.  Funding provided by the National Science Foundation and the Virginia Department of Education.
  • 3 graduate credits
  • Math 691, VCU
  • Tuition of $300 to be paid by individual or division
  • Oak Knoll Middle School , Hanover County
  • Instructors: Vandi Hodges and Karen Cribbs

    When: Thursday Night:  (normally 4:30 to 7:30 p.m) 1/13, 1/20*, 1/27, 2/3*, 2/10, 2/17*, 2/24, 3/3, 3/17*, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 (* class will be from 6:00 – 7:30 on these dates)

    First Class meeting is Thursday, January 13
    To preregister, please send an email to  Vandi Hodges:   vhodges@hcps.us

    SUMMER 2005

    MATH 691 Algebra and Functions for K-8 Teachers and Mathematics Specialists
    This course is supported by grants to UVA from the MSP program through the Virginia Department of Education and by grants to VCU from National Science Foundation.
    • Tuition of $300
    • Mathematics and Science Center
    • Instructors: Maria Shavalier and Jill Hardin

      When: 9:00 - 3:30, Monday - Friday, July 18-29, 2005.

      MATH 691 Statistics and Probability for K-8 Teachers and Mathematics Specialists
      This course is supported by grants to UVA from the MSP program through the Virginia Department of Education and by grants to VCU from National Science Foundation.
      • Tuition of $300
      • Mathematics and Science Center
      • Instructors: Scott Street and Andy Der er

        When: 9:00 - 3:30, Monday - Friday, August 1-12, 2005.

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