Workshop 1

Week of 12/09/2011

Instructor Weblog (announcements)

Workshop 1 (2 hrs)

Mathematics Topic: Course Outline, Mathematics Education Reform

Handouts:

Assigned Readings (in preparation for this workshop):

  • MMM Text Ch 1: How Students Learn Mathematics and What Mathematics We Want Them to Learn (pp. 1-14)
  • OC Full-day Early Learning Kindergarten Program (2010): Mathematics Section
  • OC Math Gr 1-8, Revised (2005): Introduction, Program, Math Processes (pp. 3-17)

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Workshop 2

Week of 19/09/2011

Workshop 2 (2 hrs)

Mathematics Topic: Reform, Ontario Curriculum: Mathematics (Revised, 2005), & Problem-Based Mathematics Teaching/Learning

Handouts:

Assigned Readings:

  • MMM Text Ch 3: Focus on Problem Solving (pp. 37-60)

Websites to Explore:

Math Folio Entry: MMM Text: p. 14 #3; p. 58 #2; p. 99 #2
   

Workshop 3

Week of 26/09/2011

Workshop 3 (2 hrs)

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Workshop 4

Week of 03/10/2011

Workshop 4 (2 hrs)

Mathematics Topic: Developing an Understanding of Our Numeration System; Full-Day Kindergarten Early Learning Program (Focus on Mathematics)

Handouts:

Assigned Readings:

  • MMM Text Ch 5: Mathematics for the Younger Learner (pp. 83-100)
  • MMM Text Ch. 6: Developing Early Operation Concepts (pp. 103-136)

Websites to Explore:

   

Workshop 5

Week of 24/10/2011

Workshop 5 (2 hrs)

Mathematics Topic: Estimation & Developing Computational Procedures (Part 1)

Handouts:

Assigned Readings:

  • MMM Text Ch. 7: Representing Multi-Digit Whole Numbers
  • MMM Text Ch. 8: Computation with Whole Numbers (add/subt)

Websites to Explore:

Math Folio Entry: Personal Reflection (500+ words) on reform-based (e.g., groups, communication, technology, manipulatives, problem-based learning) mathematics teaching that you have observed and/or done on placement thus far.
   

Workshop 6

Week of 31/10/2011

Workshop 6 (2 hrs)

Mathematics Topic: Developing Computational Procedures (Part 2)

Handouts:

Assigned Readings:

  • MMM Text Ch. 8: Computation with Whole Numbers (mult/div)

Websites to Explore:

Math Folio Entry: MMM Text: p. 135 # 2, 4, 13; p. 158 # 4

Group Presentation #1: Exploring Patterning & Algebraic Thinking in K-6
   

Workshop 7

Week of 07/11/2011

Workshop 7 (2 hrs)

Mathematics Topic: Zone Estimation; Patterning and Algebraic Thinking

Handouts:

  • Workshop 7 (PowerPoint Slideshow)

Assigned Readings:

  • MMM Text Ch. 20 Patterning and Algebraic Thinking

Websites to Explore:

Math Folio Entry: MMM Text: p. 224 #1, 4; p. 246 #2, 4

Group Presentation #2: Exploring Addition and Subtraction
   

Workshop 8

Week of 14/11/2011

Workshop 8 (2 hrs)

Mathematics Topic: Fractions, Decimals, Ratio, Rate & Percent

Handouts:

  • Workshop 8 (PowerPoint Slideshow)

Assigned Readings:

  • MMM Text Ch. 9 Fractions & Ch. 10 Decimals
  • MMM Text Ch. 11 Ratio, Rate & Percent

Websites to Explore:

Group Presentation #3: Exploring Multiplication and Division
   

Workshop 9

Week of 21/11/2011

Workshop 9 (2 hrs)

Mathematics Topic: Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting

Handouts:

Assigned Readings:

  • MMM Text Ch. 21 Assessment and Evaluation

Websites to Explore:

Group Presentation #4: Exploring Fractions

Assignment Due: A2 Math Folio (1st Submission)
   

Workshop 10

Week of 02/01/2012

Workshop 10 (2 hrs)

Mathematics Topic: Geometric 2-D and 3-D Shapes

Handouts:

Assigned Readings:

  • MMM Text Ch. 13 3-D and 2-D Shapes
  • MMM Text Ch. 14 Location and Movement

Websites to Explore:

Group Presentation #5: Exploring Geometric Shapes & Solids
   

Workshop 11

Week of 09/01/2012

Workshop 11 (2 hrs)

Mathematics Topic: Exploring Measurement

Handouts:

Assigned Readings:

  • MMM Text Ch. 15 Measurement: Length & Area
  • MMM Text Ch. 16 Capacity, Volume, Mass, Time & Angle

Websites to Explore:

Group Presentation #6: Exploring Measurement

Math Folio Entry: MMM Text: p. 333 # 4, 5; p. 411 # 3, 6; p. 415 Chap Problem; p. 468 # 1, 4
   

Workshop 12

Week of 16/01/2012

Workshop 12 (2 hrs)

Mathematics Topic: Exploring Data Management

Handouts:

Assigned Readings:

  • MMM Text Ch. 17 Data Display and Analysis
  • MMM Text Ch. 18 Collecting and Describing Data

Websites to Explore:

Group Presentation #7: Exploring Data Management
   

Workshop 13

Week of 23/01/2012

Workshop 13 (2 hrs)

Mathematics Topic: Interpreting Graphs/Statistics; Exploring Probability

Handouts:

Assigned Readings:

  • MMM Text Ch. 18 Collecting and Describing Data
  • MMM Text Ch. 19 Probability

Websites to Explore:

Group Presentation #8: Exploring Probability Concepts

Math Folio Entry: MMM Text: For each of chapters 13-16, list two common student math learning misconceptions (from the charts provided) and related strategies; prepare a concise, 500-word interview statement for a potential employer describing your reform-oriented beliefs/practices regarding the teaching of mathematics in K-6 schooling
   

Workshop 14

Week of 30/01/2012

Workshop 14 (2 hrs)

Mathematics Topic: Using Census at School by Statistics Canada & Tinkerplots

Handouts:

Websites to Explore:

 
   

Workshop 15

Week of 26/03/2012

Workshop 15 (2 hrs)

Mathematics Topic: Mathematics Content Knowledge Review (Part 1)

Handouts:

  • Nelson Mathematics Content Review
  • Nelson Mathematics Content Review Answers

Assigned Readings:

  • MMM Text Ch. 22 Planning Instruction

Websites to Explore:

Assignment Due: A3 Integrated Project or Children's Lit & Math

   

Workshop 16

Week of 02/04/2012

Workshop 16 (2 hrs)

Mathematics Topic: Mathematics Content Knowledge Review (Part 2)

Handouts:

  • Pearson Mathematics Content Review
  • Pearson Mathematics Content Review Solutions

Assigned Readings:

  • MMM Text Ch. 22 Planning Instruction

Websites to Explore:

Assignment Due: A2 Math Folio (2nd/Final Submission)
   

Workshop 17

Week of 09/04/2012

Workshop 17 (2 hrs)

Mathematics Topic: Differentiating Instruction in Mathematics; Technology (Spreadsheets/GeoGebra); Course in Review (preparation for Final Assessment)

Handouts:

Assigned Readings:

Websites to Explore:

   

Workshop 18

Week of 16/04/2012

Workshop 18 (3 hrs)

Final Assessment: Mathematics Content, Pedagogy & Reflection (in-class, H111)

Section 1: Tues April 17 @ 11:30 to 2:30 pm

Section 4: Fri April 20 @ 10:30 to 1:30 pm