Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations
Master number sense for K-2 with interactive PhET simulations. Learn effective teaching strategies for early math education.
Master number sense for K-2 with interactive PhET simulations. Learn effective teaching strategies for early math education.
Dive into the world of early mathematics education with this course designed for K-2 teachers. Using PhET's interactive simulations, you'll explore innovative ways to teach number sense, counting, and place value. Learn to create engaging lessons that support all students, including multilingual learners, in developing a strong mathematical foundation. Discover strategies like number talks, small group activities, and storytelling to maximize student engagement and understanding. This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring you're well-equipped to foster positive math identities in your young learners.
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What you'll learn
Develop familiarity with PhET simulations for teaching early math concepts
Learn strategies for effective number sense instruction in K-2 classrooms
Understand how to support multilingual learners in math education
Explore techniques for fostering positive math identities in young students
Gain skills in designing engaging, simulation-based math lessons
Learn to facilitate productive math discussions and number talks
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This course includes:
1.58 Hours PreRecorded video
12 assignments
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There are 11 modules in this course
This course, designed for K-2 teachers, focuses on developing effective strategies for teaching number sense using PhET's interactive simulations. Participants will explore three key simulations: Number Play, Make a Ten, and Number Compare. The curriculum covers essential topics such as counting principles, number comparison, and basic addition and subtraction concepts. Teachers will learn how to create engaging lessons that support all students, including multilingual learners, in developing strong mathematical foundations. The course emphasizes practical application, with opportunities to design and peer-review lesson plans using PhET simulations.
Building Number Sense
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Exploring Math Identity
Module 2 · 19 Minutes to complete
Teaching Early Math to Diverse Student Populations
Module 3 · 18 Minutes to complete
Number Play
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
PhET's Instructional Approach
Module 5 · 41 Minutes to complete
Make a Ten
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Creating Your Own Sim-Based Lessons
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Number Compare
Module 8 · 2 Hours to complete
The PhET Website
Module 9 · 39 Minutes to complete
Pulling It All Together
Module 10 · 2 Hours to complete
Conclusion and Next Steps
Module 11 · 26 Minutes to complete
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Innovative Educator in Mathematics and Simulation Design
Catherine designs math and statistics simulations at PhET Interactive Simulations, where she also focuses on creating and facilitating meaningful professional development for K-12 math teachers, aiming to illuminate hidden mathematics within the curriculum. With 20 years of experience as a secondary mathematics instructor, she has received the Superintendent’s Excellence in Education award twice and the district’s Innovative Curriculum Award. Catherine holds a B.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Computer Science Engineering, an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, and her Secondary Teaching Certificate from Michigan State University. She earned her Ed.D. in Educational Studies with a focus on Secondary Mathematics Pedagogy from the University of Northern Colorado.
Director of Global Initiatives at the University of Colorado Boulder
Dr. Rebecca Vieyra serves as the Director of Global Initiatives at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she supports the international strategy and programming for PhET Interactive Simulations. With a background as a high school physics teacher, she earned her Ph.D. in science education from the University of Maryland. Dr. Vieyra previously managed the Inter-American Teacher Education Network for the Organization of American States and was the K-12 Program Manager for the American Association of Physics Teachers. She has been recognized with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching and is an alumna of the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship. Dr. Vieyra resides in Washington, DC, with her husband and daughter, and is passionate about creating inclusive learning experiences that enhance access to quality STEM education globally.
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