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  • Learning the Language of Math: Improving Problem Solving and Communication in Math

  • 3 Credits, K-12, Instructional Strategies, Math

Learning the Language of Math: Improving Problem Solving and Communication in Math
Learning the Language of Math: Improving Problem Solving and Communication in Math

This course equips Washington State 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, participants 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

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  • Select the salary advancement or recertification course or courses for Washington State teachers you wish to take.
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  • We have partnered with regionally-accredited universities to provide graduate-level professional development credits for our courses. See University Partners tab for more information on our university partners. All courses taken for graduate credit receive both a Certificate of Completion and an official University Transcript.
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  • 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.
  • Note: If you would like to receive your academic credits from Adams State University, please purchase the Course Only option of the course, and, upon completion, email support@cecreditsonline.org informing us you wish graduate credit from Adams State University. We will email you instructions. Each graduate credit costs $55.
  • You must check with your district to ensure the credits received will meet your specific requirements. We will not be held responsible if your school, district or state does not accept the credits issued.

Course Only Courses

  • We offer all of our courses as a Course Only option that can be used to meet your Washington State recertification or professional development needs, such as Clock Hours. (Check with your district to verify eligibility).
  • Upon successful completion of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion for your records that will include the name of the course and number of professional development hours completed.
  • The Certificate of Completion acts as a record that verifies that a professional development course was taken and passed.

Obtaining Clock Hours:

  • Upon completion, you will automatically receive your Certificate of Completion via email.
  • Submit your Certificate of Completion to: registrar@oesd114.org and request a Clock Hour Form.
  • Send your Clock Hour Form and payment for Clock Hours to:
Registrar Registrar at Olympic ESD 114
105 National Avenue N
Bremerton, WA 98312
 
Angela Wageman Registrar
Angela Wageman at (360) 405-5801
Email: angelaw@cksd.wednet.edu
 
Bridgette Golden Registrar
Bridgette Golden at (360) 478-6868
Email: bgolden@oesd114.org

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  • $210 - Augustana University - 3 Credits - WA
  • $240 - Valley City State University - 3 Credits
  • $0 - Adams State University - 3 Credits

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