Learning the Language of Math: Improving Problem Solving and Communication in Math
3 Credits | 45 Clock Hours
- Regular price
- $199.00
- Sale price
- $199.00
- Regular price
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$199.00

Course Description
This course equips teacher learners with the knowledge and tools necessary to ensure that all students are empowered to become proficient problem solvers and communicators of mathematics. This goal is pursued through a language-centered approach that highlights the essential role of communication in developing students’ capacities for comprehension, critical thinking, and clear exposition of mathematical ideas. Emphasis is placed on leveraging students’ community-based knowledge and honoring the multitude of preferred modes of learning and self-expression.
Objectives
As a result of this course, teachers will:
- Explain the important role of problem solving and mathematical literacy in preparing students to navigate an increasingly technical and data-driven society
- Engage and empower students to become critical participants in society by showing them how math can be used to investigate realistic and relatable sociocultural issues
- Mitigate against the deleterious effects of math anxiety and negative math attitudes by cultivating a psychologically safe and multiculturally affirming classroom environment
- Teach and model a structured, yet flexible approach to problem solving that is characterized by productive struggle and a tolerance for ambiguity
- Utilize a variety of strategies and downloadable resources to provide students regular opportunities to speak, write, and otherwise communicate their mathematical thinking
- Conduct meaningful multimodal assessment that honors the multitude of preferred learning styles and modes of expression without sacrificing mathematical rigor
To Enroll in a Course:
- Select the salary advancement or recertification course or courses for Washington State teachers you wish to take.
- If you want Clock Hours only, select the Course Only option. You will receive a Certificate of Completion when you finish the course, which you will use to obtain your Clock Hours.
- If you need an official transcript, choose the University Credits option. See our University Partners page for more information about our regionally accredited university partners.
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Obtaining Clock Hours
CE Credits Online is proud to offer high quality courses that are approved for Clock Hours through Puget Sound Educational Service District 121 and are eligible for graduate-level professional development credit towards Washington State License Renewal from our regionally accredited university partners. Our online professional development courses are also available for salary advancement. Purchase Clock Hours through PSESD 121 and Graduate Credits from CE Credits Online. Participate in professional learning from CE Credits Online today!
Obtaining University Credits
- We have partnered with regionally-accredited universities to provide graduate-level professional development credits for our courses. See our University Partners tab for more information. All courses taken for graduate credit receive both a Certificate of Completion and an official University Transcript.
- Select the University Credits option of the course(s) you wish.
- Upon completion of your course, CE Credits Online will forward all the required documentation to the University you selected.
- The University partner will process your course completion and provide a transcript that includes the name of the course, course number, number of credits, and your grade.
- You will receive directions on how to receive your transcript in email form, and you can also review the University Partners section of our website for more information.
- Your success is important to us, and we want to help you choose a course that fits your needs. Because state, district and school acceptances vary, we suggest confirming with the appropriate department ahead of time. Refunds aren’t available if the credits don’t meet your individual requirements.
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