Workshops and programs for those interested in teaching middle school math. Optional graduate credits available which may be applicable toward additional endorsements, recertification, and lane, and salary advancement.
Increases the conceptual understanding of probability for middle school teachers. Topics include terminology, basic laws of probability, joint and conditional probability, factorials, permutations, combinations, sampling and its effects in research outcomes. Optional 3.0 graduate credit hours available from Chapman University for course ED/D 9540.
Increases the conceptual understanding of data analysis and statistics for middle school teachers. Topics include terminology, basic statistical analysis, ratios, fractions, percentages, hypothesis testing, variables, data collection, statistical methods to analyze data including methods of central tendency and standard deviation, inferencing based on data, and simulation. Optional 3.0 graduate credit hours available from Chapman University for course ED/D 9539.
Emphasizes study of algebra as a powerful symbolic language for studying patterns, relations, and variation; for solving linear and quadratic equations and inequalities; and for modeling real life situations. Topics include symbolic and graphic representations for using and expressing variables, exponents, and logarithmic functions; techniques of factoring, rational expressions, equations and inequalities, matrices and determinants, polynomials, and the binomial theorem. Optional 3.0 graduate credit hours available from Chapman University for course ED/D 9537.
Increases the conceptual understanding of geometry for middle school teachers. Topics will include dynamic geometry integrating use of computer software; basic geometry theorems and constructions; similarity, proportion, scaling, and geometric growth; tessellations; simple trigonometric relationships; van Hiele levels of geometric graphical representations; transformational geometry and analytic geometry to develop expanded understanding of parallel lines and planes, properties of triangles, quadrilaterals and circles, congruent and similar triangles, areas of polygons, circles. Optional 3.0 graduate credit hours available from Chapman University for course ED/D 9538.
Explore concepts of number theory concepts appropriate for middle grades mathematics teachers, including historical connections, integers, primes and factorization, composites, congruence, divisibility, rational and irrational numbers, figurate numbers, and rational numbers. Optional 3.0 graduate credit hours available from Chapman University for course ED/D 9536.
- Explore best practices and strategies for teaching math in the middle grades with the depth, breadth, and rigor intended by state and NCTM (National Council for Teachers of Mathematics) standards. Emphasis is placed on problem based, interactive methods which include use of manipulatives and technology. Optional 3.0 graduate credit hours available from Chapman University for course ED/D 9535.
- Explore best practices and strategies for teaching math in the middle grades with the depth, breadth, and rigor intended by state and NCTM (National Council for Teachers of Mathematics) standards. Emphasis is placed on problem based, interactive methods which include use of manipulatives and technology. Optional 3.0 graduate credit hours available from Chapman University for course ED/D 9535.
