2012 Course Catalog |
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| NMSSI Courses for Mathematics Teachers | |
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MATH 800T - Math as a Second Language Audience: K123456789101112Credit Hours: 3 Location: Ainsworth Dates: June 4-8, 8am - 5pmThis course will help you align your teaching with the new Nebraska standards and the new Common Core standards in mathematics by focusing on the development of "habits of mind of a mathematical thinker". The approach is to understand arithmetic (number) and (introductory) algebra as a means of communicating mathematical ideas, and will stress a deep understanding of the basic operations of arithmetic, as well as the interconnected nature of arithmetic, algebra and geometry relating to the grades 3-7 curriculum. | |
MATH 804T - Experimentation, Conjecture & Reasoning Audience: K123456789101112Credit Hours: 3 Location: Columbus Dates: June 11-15, 8am - 5pmThis course focuses on problem solving, reasoning and proof and communicating mathematics. The overall goal for this course is to bring participants to the next level in the development of their mathematical habits of mind: A person who is an effective mathematical thinker has a toolbox of skills and knowledge to experiment, conjecture, reason, and ultimately solve problems. | |
| NMSSI Courses for Science Teachers | |
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GEOS 898 - Methods in Geoscience Field Instruction Audience: K123456789101112Credit Hours: 3 Location: Fieldwork Dates: June 8 (on campus), June 9 (depart at 8am), June 23 (return by 5pm)A 15-day, inquiry-based geology field course in which participants will enhance their inquiry skills and experience learning (and camping) in the great outdoors across Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. The primary aim of this course is to improve educators' ability to teach inquiry, gain knowledge and understanding of geoscience, and to demonstrate effective teaching methods for 6-12 learning environments. Participants will discover, observe and study a variety of natural phenomena, focusing on Earth processes and geological history. Enrollment is limited to 12. | |
