The Nebraska Math and Science Summer Institutes (NMSSI) offer fellowships for graduate mathematics and pedagogy courses that are in a weeklong format to help you take advantage of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's professional development opportunities conveniently and affordably. Math 804P for grades K-5 teachers and Math 800T for grades 3-7 teachers of mathematics will be offered in Grand Island this summer.
Fellowships worth $300 are available now to help pay for tuition! Apply here: http://go.unl.edu/scimathapply
As follows are the course dates, times and description for the Grand Island courses from July 11-15, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
MATH 804P: Problem Solving & Critical Thinking for Elementary Teachers – Class # 12448, Sec # 963, Instructor: Cindy Beaman, Grand Island Public Schools
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.
MATH 800T: Math as a Second Language – Class # 12449, Sec # 961, Instructor: Katie Soto, Grand Island Public Schools
This course will help you align your teaching with the new Nebraska standards and the new Common Core standards in mathematics by focusing on the development of "habits of mind of a mathematical thinker". The approach is to understand arithmetic (number) and (introductory) algebra as a means of communicating mathematical ideas, and will stress a deep understanding of the basic operations of arithmetic, as well as the interconnected nature of arithmetic, algebra and geometry relating to the grades 3-7 curriculum.
The Benefits of the NMSSI:
• Nebraska teachers automatically qualify for a 20 percent discount on in-state tuition at UNL
• Teachers can also apply for an additional $300 tuition fellowship from the NMSSI: http://go.unl.edu/scimathapply
• All NMSSI courses also include a free lunch on each day of class
• The $50 UNL Graduate Studies admission fee is waived for current Nebraska teachers
• Each course is worth 3 graduate credit hours at UNL
• Enroll in one simple application through Teach Nebraska: http:///www.unl.edu/gradstudies/teachneb
Enroll now to secure your spot in class and apply for a $300 NMSSI Fellowship before the funds run out! See application steps in story below. For all NMSSI course offerings, see: http://scimath.unl.edu/nmssi
Email Marilyn Johnson at marilyn.johnson@unl.edu with any questions. Fellowship questions should be directed to Lindsay Augustyn at nebraskamath@unl.edu.
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