CMSCE 2007-2008 Workshops
The Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education

Title: Literature and Math
Course ID #: 120407

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Location: CMSCE lab
Cost: $195
Presenter(s): Sally Schannen
Audience: Grade K-4 Teachers, Administrators, Supervisors, Special Ed Teachers

Description:
This workshop is based on sharing teachers' and children's favorite literature books. The stories are used for motivating children to think and reason mathematically. Each story has a group of lessons that help teachers implement problem-solving, discovery, and hands-on activities. Topics will include all the math standards. Literature provides opportunities to communicate and develop a deeper understanding from group discussions. Students will be encouraged to use written accounts, simple diagrams, and math journals.

Objectives:
  • The sharing of teachers' and children's literature books.
  • To present mathematical ideas based on the stories.
  • To be able to communicate by sharing children's mathematical both orally and written.

    • Benefits:
  • 5 professional development hours
  • Free eBoard for one year (www.eBoard.com)
  • Learning about mathematics in children's literature.
  • Finding strategies that will help students express mathematical ideas.

    • Click here to REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP!