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PoW Class Membership: Resources & Strategies for Effective Implementation

After completing this six-week course, you as a current subscriber of the Problems of the Week (PoWs) will be familiar with all of our features as well as being introduced to all of the resources associated with your PoW membership access. You will be able to make an informed decision about how to start implementing PoWs with your students, and you'll have an idea of further steps to try when you are ready.

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This moderated course will be led by Suzanne Alejandre, Director of Professional Development. It will take place online using Epsilen, as part of the NY Times Knowledge Network, and the Problems of the Week. The only technical requirements are a web browser and Internet access.

Who: Current subscribers of the Problems of the Week [Math Fundamentals (FunPoW), Pre-Algebra (PreAlgPoW), Algebra (AlgPoW) and Geometry (GeoPoW)] who want to become familiar with all of the features and resources associated with their PoW membership access.

Participation requires membership at the Class level or higher. Non-members or Individual Teacher members may purchase the necessary access at a discounted rate.

When:

January 14 - February 24, 2010
Registration closes at 5 pm EDT on Thursday, January 14, 2010. Participants should expect to spend 3-5 hrs per week on the course.

Credit: All individuals who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate indicating that they have completed 15 hours of professional development. This is equivalent to 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Cost:
  $149 - for current members at Class level or higher
  $174 - for non-members (course plus Class Membership access during the six week course)
  $298 - for non-members (course plus Class Membership access through June 30, 2010)

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FAQ: View this page for responses to questions people have asked us. Read what teachers are saying who have recently completed this course. Watch our VIDEO.

In this course you will:

• learn more about the resources provided with each of the Math Forum's Problems of the Week (PoWs) and how they can help you enhance student competence and confidence in problem solving and communication.
• develop concepts of mathematical problem solving and communication, both your own and your students'.
• enhance your understanding of NCTM's Process Standards and the role of PoWs in addressing them.
• learn more about assessing student work and providing effective feedback.
• expand your toolkit of strategies for managing problem solving in your classroom.
• participate in an ongoing community of teachers who are using PoWs with their students.

Course activities will include:

• readings from NCTM's Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, websites, and journal articles (all available online)
• solving PreAlgPoWs, submitting solutions online, and analyzing the math
• having some of your students solve PoWs and submit solutions online
• sharing ideas and reflections with classmates through online journals and discussions

Please email me with any questions.

Suzanne Alejandre, Director of Professional Development