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Tools for Building Math Concepts
an online workshop for teachers of grades 3-5

The Math Forum at Drexel is hosting an online workshop for exploring how technology can help students develop fundamental concepts of multiplication, fractions, division and area through the process of generating data and examining patterns.

Drawing on the benefits of software tools and the strength of human pattern recognition, we will explore ways to address misconceptions and related difficulties that students often run into (e.g. multiplication makes bigger, division makes smaller, comparing unlike terms, confusing area and perimeter).

• Use online collaborative learning tools and the extensive resources and experience of the Math Forum community
• Experience the flexibility of anytime, anywhere online learning
• Enroll when ready. New sessions start as soon as they are filled
• No cost - workshop fees will be covered by a grant from Microsoft

• Interested in teaching math to students in 3rd - 5th grades (generally 8-11 yrs. old)
• Willing to spend 2-3 hours a week on the online tasks (asynchronous, unscheduled - you pick the time. "Normal" pacing may make this a five-week experience.)
• Complete all activities in the workshop

All participants who successfully complete requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion from The Math Forum @ Drexel University. The certificate awards you one Continuing Education credit (ten contact hours) from Drexel University.

Workshop starting time and registration fees will be posted soon