Developing the Number Concepts Strand: A Course for K-8 Teachers
Fall Semester, 2006

Aldine ISD Mondays Sept. 11 - Dec. 11 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Wilson Intermediate

Houston ISD Wednesdays Sept. 13 - Dec. 6 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. RUSMP Classroom 5615 Kirby, Suite 300 Houston Texas Map

This course is designed for K-8 teachers who are seeking a strong understanding of the number concepts and operations for grades K-8. The focus of the course is developing number concepts, developing an understanding of numeration, developing whole-number operations (meaning and basic facts), developing fraction and decimal concepts and computation skills, understanding ratio, proportion, and percent, developing integer and algebraic thinking. There is an emphasis on mathematical models and representations, estimation and symbolic reasoning, and error analysis. Concepts are aligned with the TEKS.

Enrollment is limited.

Registration information:

Aldine ISD - Contact Dametra Skinner at DNSkinner@aldine.k12.tx.us

Houston ISD- Register through E-Train (Course Number PC0018)

Other interested participants-- contact Lynn Meneses at lmeneses@houstonisd.org

 

 

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Anne Papakonstantinou, Director
Rice University School Mathematics Project
(713) 348-6076
(713) 348-5428 (fax)
apapa@math.rice.edu

 

Maintained by Charlie Burrus.  Last update on October 13, 2006 .