Workshops

Mathematics Series 2008 - 2009

Presented by Professor Mahesh Sharma
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Workshop 1:
Improving Mathematics Instruction for All - K-12

The focus of this workshop is to:

• examine how children learn mathematics and why learning problems occur
• learn teaching strategies and methods to reach all children

Hingham, MA - October 28, 2008 - 8:30AM - 3:30PM

Workshop 2:
What to Look for in a Results-Oriented Mathematics Classroom - Administrators

The focus of this workshop is to:

• learn how to improve children's achievement in mathematics internal and external assessments
• develop lessons that support an achieving classroom

Hingham, MA - October 29, 2008 - 8:30AM - 3:30PM

Workshop 3:
How to Teach Number Conceptualization and Arithmetic Facts effectively - Pre K-5

The focus of this workshop is to:

• learn the most effective ways of teaching number concepts
• understand how dyslexia and dyscalculia affect number conceptualization and arithmetic facts
• learn how to teach arithmetic facts easily and effectively

Hingham, MA - November 5, 2008 - 8:30AM - 3:30PM

Workshop 4:
How to Teach Fractions Effectively - K-12

The focus of this workshop is to:

• learn the concept of fractions from elementary grades to algabraic fractions including decimals, percents, ratio, probability and proportion

Hingham, MA - November 6, 2008 - 8:30AM - 3:30PM

Workshop 5:
How to Teach Arithmetic Procedures Effectively - K-5

The focus of this workshop is to:

• learn the most effective methods of mastering place value and addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers and their application

Hingham, MA - March 18, 2009 - 8:30AM - 3:30PM

Workshop 6:
Mathematics as a Second Language:
Teaching Problem Solving including word problems - K-8

The focus of this workshop is to:

• learn how the language of mathematics effects conceptualization of mathematical ideas and problem solving
• develop proficiency in the language of mathematics

Hingham, MA - March 19, 2009 - 8:30AM - 3:30PM

Workshop 7:
Arithmetic to Algebra:
Developing Algebraic Thinking - Grades 4-9

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

Hingham, MA - June 2, 2009 - 8:30AM - 3:30PM

Workshop 8:
Diagnosis and Remediation of Learning Problems in Mathematics - K-12

The focus of this workshop is to:

• identify and develop diagnositic and remedial strategies for learning problems in mathematics including dyslexia and mathematics, dyscalculia, and mathematics anxiety

Hingham, MA - June 5, 2009 - 8:30AM - 3:30PM

The Presenter: Professor Mahesh C. Sharma
Professor Mahesh 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 her parents and teachers devoted 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.