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			Workshops Mathematics Fall Series 2009 Presented by Professor Mahesh Sharma To download a brochure click here To download a registration form click here Workshop 1: How to Teach Fractions Effectively K-12 The focus of this workshop is to: Learn the concept of fractions from elementary grades to algebraic fractions including decimals, percents, ratio, probability and proportion. Williamstown, MA - September 17, 2009 - 8:30AM - 3:30PM Workshop 2: 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. Williamstown, MA - October 29, 2009 - 8:30AM - 3:30PM Workshop 3: Arithmetic to Algebra: Developing Algebraic Thinking 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. Williamstown, MA - November 18, 2009 - 8:30AM - 3:30PM 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 diffi culties in mathematics. He works with teachers and school administrators to design strategies to improve mathematics instruction for all.		Dates: Workshop 1: Sep 17, 2009 Workshop 2: Oct 29, 2009 Workshop 3: Nov 18, 2009 Times: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Cost: $175.00 per workshop - sign up for two or more workshops $100.00 each includes 7 professional Development Points, lunch and refreshments. Payment is made to The Reading Institute. Location: The Reading Institute 430 Main Street Williamstown, MA 01267 Enrollment: Register Early - limited enrollment. Registration Form: 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 20 days before training- full refund. •Cancel within 20 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: Confirmations 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 for the Hingham, MA training location. Be sure to make lodging reservations early for best selection.