CEDU 115 - Singapore Math: Number Sense and Computational Strategies

Institution:

Southwestern Michigan College

Subject:

Education/Enrichment

Description:

Prerequisite: None. This is an instructor facilitated online course. Do your students cringe when it's time to pull out their math books? For many students, basic math is a struggle. But for students and teachers in Singapore, math is much more intuitive. And Singaporean students have been top mathematics performers for over a decade! Using a layered curriculum founded on solid number sense and concrete, pictorial, and abstract computational strategies, Singaporean teachers make math purposeful, interesting, and relevant. In this teacher training course, you'll learn their secrets and come away knowing how to have meaningful math lessons in your classroom. Course grades will be determined by the score received on the first submission of the final exam. [Semesters Offered: Variable]

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.swmich.edu

Phone Number:

(269) 782-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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