| Course Title: | ED 621: Geometry and Measurement for K-12 Educators |
| Dates and Times: | July 9 - 13, 2007, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
| Location: | Black Hills State University, Jonas Building, Rm 204 |
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Audience:District teams from South Dakota's ESA 6 and ESA 7. Teams are envisioned to include elementary, middle, and high school teachers, especially those who play leadership roles in mathematics. A team may also include administrators.
Stipend: $375 for summer.
Room and Board:Lunches will be provided. Lodging and other travel support is also available
Graduate Credit: 2 graduate credits available at the reduced tuition of approximately $67/credit
Facilitators: Drs. Ben Sayler and John Alsup
Host Organization: South Dakota Center for the Advancement of Mathematics and Science Education (CAMSE) at Black Hills State University
Questions: With questions about logistics, please call CAMSE's main number, 605-642-6873, or send e-mail to cathybergey@bhsu.edu. With Questions about course content, please email bensayler@bhsu.edu
Course Description: This course is designed for K-12 educators to deepen their understanding of geometry and measurement concepts that build from kindergarten through high school. Consistent with the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, this course emphasizes characteristics of two- and three-dimensional shapes; spatial relationships and reasoning; transformations and symmetry; units, systems, and processes of measurement; and applying techniques, tools and formulas to determine measurement. Instruction revolves around rich mathematical tasks and includes explicit attention to questioning, conjectures, and justification. Participants will reflect on the benefits and challenges of the learning environment established within the course and consider implications for their own teaching.
Text: Participants will be provided all necessary readings and other course materials