TARGET AUDIENCE: grades K-5 teachers
MATH 804P: Problem Solving & Critical Thinking for Elementary Teachers
LOCATIONS:
Ainsworth: June 16-20, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Class # 8221, Section # 951)
Columbus: June 2-6, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Class # 8613, Section # 954)
Hastings: June 16-20, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Class # 8612, Section # 953)
Lincoln: July 7-11, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Class # 3471, Section # 591)
Omaha: June 9-13, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Class # 3472, Section # 952)
The course seeks to build a strong foundation for the teaching and communication of mathematical concepts by the hands-on development of critical-thinking skills via problem-solving experiences. It provides a guided opportunity for the implementation of problem-solving instruction that is aligned with the new Nebraska mathematics standards in both the primary (K-2) and intermediate (3-5) elementary classroom.
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking for Elementary Teachers was designed and first taught by Kyla Hall, a fifth-grade teacher for Lincoln Public Schools and Math in the Middle graduate, with support provided by a UNL mathematics graduate student and a faculty member.
Here is what teachers who took the class in the past had to say about the benefits of the course:
"I am leaving with fantastic resources. I have an understanding of the math and how to implement problem solving. I think the handouts are incredibly valuable."
"Looking at the NeSA and objective cards for second and fourth grade plus standards gives me a better idea of what they already know and where I need to get them."
"This course expanded my confidence and challenged me to challenge my students at a deeper level."
"It cemented the idea I love math!"