Course Description
In this 8-week online course, participants will study the Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice, apply the Mathematical Practices in their classroom, and share their experiences by posting brief reflections online. The authentic classroom application of the Mathematical Practices is a key component of this class; thus, if your curriculum over the course of the 8 weeks will not offer regular opportunities to practice math strategies in your classroom, we recommend that you opt to take this class at another time.
How will I know what to do and when?
There are 12 clock hours available for completing this 8-week course. The course will be partitioned into four 2-week cycles. Each cycle will focus on two Mathematical Practices.
In each 2-week cycle, participants must:- STUDY the assigned texts and videos.
- PLAN for application in the classroom.
- SHARE a plan with the cohort.
- APPLY math practices in the classroom.
- REFLECT on results with the cohort.
- INTERACT by commenting on a cohort member’s post.
There is a tab at the top of the blog for each two-week chunk of the class. Your facilitator will send you reminder emails throughout the course with links to the appropriate page, but you are welcome to visit these pages ahead of time and work ahead if you'd like.
How do I earn clock hours?
Participants interested in 12 clock hours must:
- Read the text(s) as assigned.
- Participate fully as outlined in each two-week cycle.
- Read and reply to cohort member’s posts as directed.
Do I have to meet the posted deadlines?
Yes. However we understand that things happen. If you miss a deadline, please contact your facilitator.
What is the time period of this class?
January 9 – March 13, 2014.
Course At-a-Glance
Weeks 1 & 2: Overarching Habits of Mind
- Mathematical Practice 1: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
- Mathematical Practice 6: Attend to precision
Weeks 3 & 4: Reasoning and Explaining
- Mathematical Practice 2: Reason abstractly and quantitatively
- Mathematical Practice 3: Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
Weeks 5 & 6: Modeling and Using Tools
- Mathematical Practice 4: Model with mathematics
- Mathematical Practice 5: Use appropriate tools strategically
Weeks 7 & 8: Seeing Structure and Generalizing
- Mathematical Practice 7: Look for and make use of structure
- Mathematical Practice 8: Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning
Note: Clock hour credit will only be given for those who complete the course as outlined. Partial credit will not be awarded.
Posts and replies must be completed according to scheduled due dates.
Facilitators will keep an attendance/participation list.How do I post?
1. Type in your comment to the space provided. See example below.
2. Include your first and last name (or at least your last initial) followed by your district name or initials in parentheses in the Name box (see below) so we’ll know who you are and give you clock hour credit for that week.
3. In addition, provide your email address and select one of the options in the Subscribe to drop down list IF you’d like to be notified via email when someone comments on the post or replies to your comment.
4. Press Submit Comment.
Watch this little demonstration to see how it’s done.
Commenting Review from 10Tech on Vimeo.
Can I still participate if I don’t want clock hours?
Why, yes, of course you can! Even if you aren't completing the class for clock hours, we hope you will participate by reading and commenting on posts and/or someone else’s comment any time you’d like.
What if I need help with the blog?
Contact one of your district's technology TOSAs or coaches.
What if I need help with the course?
Contact your facilitator.
