Workshops
Diagnosis and Remediation of Learning Problems in Mathematics
Presented by Professor Mahesh C. Sharma
June 28, 29, 30, July 1, 2, 2010
To download a brochure click here
To download a registration form click hereFactors Affecting Mathematics Learning
• Cognitive Development and Mathematics Learning
• Mathematics Learning Personality
• Mathematics as a Second Language
• Levels of Knowing Mathematics Learning
• Prerequisite Skills and Mathematics Learning
Etiology of Mathematics Learning Problems
• Carryover Problems in Mathematics
• Language Related Mathematics Learning Problems
• Developmental Mathematics Learning Disabilities: Dyscalculia/Acalculia/ Anarithmetia/Dysgraphia
• Mathematics Anxiety
• Assessment and Diagnosis of Mathematics Learning Problems/Disabilities
• Developmental Learning Disabilities in Mathematics
Key Concepts, Skills and Procedures in Mathematics
• Number Conceptualization, Number Relationships
and Procedures
• Representing Numbers: Place Value and its Forms
• Fractions: Representation, Forms, Operations and Applications
• Integers and Operations
• Spatial Sense and Geometric Thinking
• Algebraic Thinking
Instructional/Remedial Models
• Characteristics of Instructional Models
• A Model for Remediation: Vertical Acceleration
• A Lesson Plan for Instruction/Remediation
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:
June 28, 29, 30, July 1, 2, 2010
Times:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Cost:
$800.00 without Graduate Credits. (60 Professional Development Points)
$950.00 with Graduate Credits
Graduate Credits:
3 Graduate Credits through
Endicott College - Payment is made to Endicott College on the first day of class. Refreshments,
lunch, handouts and 60 PDPs will be provided.
Location:
The Reading Institute,
430 Main Street, Williamstown, MA 01267
Materials:
Materials will be provided.
Enrollment:
Register Early - limited enrollment.
Registration Deadline:
May 28, 2010
Registration
Click
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.
Questions:
Tel: 413-458-9995
Fax: 413-458-8777
Email: janet@thereadinginstitute.net
