Limited number of fellowships remain for two graduate courses
A limited number of fellowships worth $300 remain for Math 803P and TEAC 890 through the Nebraska Math and Science Summer Institutes (NMSSI). The NMSSI Fellowship Application is open through June 26.
We want to bring to your attention to two excellent mathematics classes designed by elementary teachers for K-5 elementary teachers happening in Omaha:
Math 803P (Class # 3204), July 8-12, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Algebraic Thinking for the Elementary Classroom (at UNO, Durham Science Center), taught by Dr. Michael Matthews of UNO
TEAC 890 (Class # 9101), July 15-19, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Responsive Instruction in the Elementary Mathematics Classroom (at OPS TAC, 3215 Cuming St), taught by Matt Timm of OPS
You can take either course or both. Each course is worth 3 graduate credits at UNL. For all on-site, in-person NMSSI courses, current Nebraska teachers automatically qualify for a tuition reduction equal to 20 percent of in-state, graduate tuition.
Additionally, Nebraska K-12 teachers can apply for supplemental NMSSI Fellowships to further defray tuition costs for NMSSI courses. Apply at https://scimath.unl.edu/apps/ through June 26.
Here are some quotes from teachers who have previously taken one of these courses:
Math 803P
• I have enjoyed this class and am so excited to share what I have learned with the teachers at my school.
• I really like being able to see the connections between standards and strategies.
• I liked the place value ideas – especially introducing the vocabulary after much practice. The rounding is definitely how I’ll teach it next year!
• Working with my classmates and sharing ideas helps me see the problems more clearly. I hope this is reflected in my classroom.
TEAC 890
• I liked the work sorting. Great discussion as a whole group. Loved thinking of formative assessment as a proactive piece in classroom.
• Number lines and the connections it makes with other models is revolutionary.
• Writing out models for dividing fractions really made them more real and understandable.
• Helped me feel like the ‘oh, no, I thought I had it’ moments will happen less in front of my students!
How to Enroll in UNL Classes:
If you took a class at UNL in the past year, you are eligible to register through MyRed: http://myred.unl.edu. Instructions can be found attached. Please note that if you write down the four-digit Class Number given above, you can simply enter the Class Number in the Search box at the Shopping Cart, and that specific class will appear.
If you are NOT an active graduate student at UNL currently (active meaning you have taken a course in at least one of the past three semesters), you will need to apply to UNL as a graduate student first before you can register. Here is a link to the admission application: http://go.unl.edu/gradapp. Here are some notes about what to choose on the application.
• Under Admission Objective, for Start Term, select “Summer Semester 2019”
• Also under Admission Objective, select “Non-Degree, Post-Baccalaureate” as your Admission Classification.
• Please note that you will have to pay the $50 application fee.
Once you are admitted to UNL, you will register in MyRED. Look for Class Numbers 3204 for Math 803P and 9101 for TEAC 890.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Best,
Lindsay Augustyn
laugustyn2@unl.edu