Workshops
How to Teach Arithmetic Procedures Effectively (Grades K-5)
&
Arithmetic to Algebra:
Developing Algebraic Thinking (Grades 4-9)Presented by Professor Mahesh C. Sharma
How to Teach Arithmetic Procedures Effectively K-5: March 22, 2010
Arithmetic to Algebra: Developing Algebraic Thinking 4-9: March 23, 2010
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To download a registration form click hereWorkshop Descriptions
How to Teach Arithmetic Procedures Effectively K-5
March 22, 2010
The focus of this workshop is to learn the most effective methods of mastering place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of those numbers and their application.
Arithmetic to Algebra: Developing Algebraic Thinking Grades 4 - 9
March 23, 2010
The focus of this workshop is to develop and implement a Vertical Acceleration approach which begins with a simple concept in arithmetic and takes it to the algebraic level.
The Presenter:
Professor Mahesh C. Sharma
Professor Mahesh C. Sharma, is the former president of Mathematics Education at Cambridge College. He is the founder and president of the Center for Teaching/Learning of Mathematics, Inc., of Wellesley, MA. Berkshire Mathematics in Reading, England was founded to facilitate his work in UK and Europe. Internationally known for his groundbreaking work in Mathematics education, he is an author, teacher, and teacher-trainer, researcher, consultant to public and private schools, as well as a public lecturer. He is the Chief Editor and Publisher of Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, and international, interdisciplinary, research mathematics journal with readership in more than 90 countries, and the Editor of the Math Notebook, a practical source of information for parents and teachers devoted to improving teaching and learning for all children. He still provides direct services of evaluation and tutoring for students (children as well as adults) who have learning disabilities or face difficulties in mathematics. He works with teachers and school administrators to design strategies to improve mathematics instruction for all.
Dates:
How to Teach Arithmetic Procedures Effectively K-5:
March 22, 2010
Arithmetic to Algebra: Developing Algebraic Thinking Grades 4-9
March 23, 2010
Times:
8:30 am- 3:30 pm
Cost:
$175.00 per workshop
Send two or more from the same school or school district $150.00. Workshops include 7 professional development points, refreshments, lunch and handouts. Payment is made to The Reading Institute.
Location:
Black Rock Country Club
19 Clubhouse Drive
Hingham, MA 02043
Materials:
Materials will be handed out at the training.
Enrollment:
Register Early - limited enrollment.
Registration Deadline:
February 22, 2010
Registration
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here to download a printable registration form. Include registration form with your school's purchase order, check payment or credit card payment.
Refund
Policy/
Cancellation:
•Cancel 10 days before training- full refund.
•Cancel within 10 days of training- full refund minus $25 service charge.
•Cancel after start of training- no refund.
Substitutions:
Substitutions
may be made. Please notify The Reading Institute, Inc. with the name of
the alternate participant in advance.
Confirmations/Directions:
Confirmations and directions will be mailed to each participant. You are not registered unless you receive a confirmation letter.
Accommodations:
Reservations need to be made directly with the hotels. A lodging list will be sent with your confirmation. Specify you are with The Reading Institute when making reservations. Be sure to make lodging reservations early for best selection.
