Training

Mathematics Course: Diagnosis and Remediation of Learning Problems in
Mathematics

Mahesh C. Sharma
July 24, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2009
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Course Content

Factors 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

Presenter: 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, an international, interdisciplinary, research mathematics journal with readership in more than 90 countries, and Editor of the Math Notebook, a practical source of information for other parents and teachers devoted to improving teaching and learning for all children. He still provides direct service 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 athematics instruction for all.

Date:
July 24, 2009
July 28, 2009
July 29, 2009
July 30, 2009
July 31, 2009

Time:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Cost:
$800.00 without Graduate Credits.
$950.00 with Graduate Credits.
3 Graduate Credits through Endicott College - Payment is made to Endicott College on the first day of class.

Location:
Black Rock Country Club
19 Clubhouse Drive,
Hingham, MA 02043

Materials:
Materials to be purchased by each student. Material order form will be sent with your confirmation letter.

Enrollment:
Register Early - limited enrollment.

Registration Deadline:
June 24, 2009

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 10 days before training- full refund.
•Cancel within 10 days of training- full refund minus $25 service charge.

Substitutions:
Substitutions may be made. Please notify The Reading Institute with the name of the alternate participant in advance.

Confirmations:
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.