Primarily Math's MATH 801P: Geometry, Measurement & Algebraic Thinking for K-3 Math Specialists
Math 801P is the second course offered in the highly successful Primarily Math program of the NebraskaMATH grant at UNL, and it is coming to Beatrice as part of the Nebraska Math and Science Summer Institutes. Summer registration at UNL is now open. See the enrollment steps at http://scimath.unl.edu/nmssi.
Math 801P (Class Number 3705) will be held June 8-12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at ESU 5. The audience is grades K-3 teachers.
This course promotes a deep understanding of geometry, measurement and algebraic thinking and its role in the K-3 mathematics curriculum. Emphasis is placed on mathematical argument related to geometric relationships, measurement, spatial reasoning, patterns, relations and functions. Primarily Math courses have proven to make a positive impact on the mathematical knowledge of teachers and on student learning.
The instructor will be Noyce Master Teacher Jason Vitosh of Falls City Public Schools.
Advantages of the NMSSI program:
* Current Nebraska teachers qualify for a 20 percent discount on in-state tuition at UNL
* Teachers can apply for a tuition fellowship from the NMSSI
* Free lunch will be provided each day of class
For more information on how to register, apply for fellowships and review the other NMSSI courses across the state, please visit: http://scimath.unl.edu/nmssi. Direct any questions about UNL and fellowships to nebraskamath@unl.edu.
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