Online Registration
McSiip at the STEM Center at Rowan University is offering a wide variety of engaging, hands-on workshops this spring and summer with a focus on the Common Core State Standards.
Presenters are all Rowan University professors and staff: Dr. Janet Caldwell, Dr. Eric Milou, Dr. Karen Heinz, Dr. Marlena Herman, Dr. Jennifer Mossgrove, William Smith and Tara Pepis-McNair.
A brief description of each workshop is provided below. All workshops are $125 per day and will be held at Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. To keep our low registration prices, breakfast and lunch will no longer be provided.
Register online, or download a flyer below, complete the paper registration, and either fax (856-256-5602) or mail it (address is on the flyer).
For Harry Wong only, go to http://www.rowan.edu/open/mcsiip/wong2012.html
For more information please download our flyers by clicking on the titles below.
Spring and Summer 2012 - Mathematics Workshops - Flyer 1 (.pdf)
Implementing the Common Core Series
Implementing the Math Practice Standards
Differentiating Instruction
Connected Math and the Common Core
Progressions in the Common Core
Formative Assessment via Technology
Teaching Mathematics to the iGeneration
Using TI Inspire in the High School Classroom
LEGO Mindstorms Programming for
Absolute Beginners - flyer THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL AND IS NOW CLOSED
Marybeth Hegel at hegel@rowan.edu (856-256-4827)
Please register early – those who have been on our waiting lists know - space is limited!
Mathematics and Technology Workshops
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Implementing the Common Core Series
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| This workshop series will focus on the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, instructional strategies and review of the NJDOE model curriculum at each grade level. |
Gr K - 5/14/12
Gr 1 - 5/17/12
Gr 2 - 5/21/12
Gr 3 - 8/13/12
Gr 4 - 8/14/12
Gr 5 - 8/15/12
Gr 6 - 8/14/12 |
Gr 7 - 8/15/12
Gr 8 - 8/16/12
Algebra I - 5/22/12
Geometry - 5/24/12
Algebra II - 6/14/12
Statistics & Probability - 6/21/12 |
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Implementing the Math Practice Standards |
| Learn about the what, why, and how of helping students develop the mathematical practices described in the Common Core State Standards. |
Grades K-2 - 5/30/12
Grades 3-5 - 5/8/12
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Grades 6-8- 5/23/12
Grades 9-12 - 6/28/12 |
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Differentiated Instruction |
| Strategies for meeting the needs of all students, with specific examples of differentiated instruction in middle grades math, will be illustrated through hands-on activities. Jigsaws, rich tasks, and tiered assignments will be reviewed and discussed, along with open questions and parallel tasks. |
Grades K-2 - 5/23/12
Grades 3-5 - 7/24/12
Grades 6-8 - 7/25/12
Grades 9-12 - 7/26/12 |
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Connected Math and the Common Core
Recommended that districts send teams of teachers and/or administrators.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL AND IS NOW CLOSED
5/24/12, 5/31/12 and 6/7/12
Grades 6-8
(3 day workshop- $375)
Some districts are not adopting new textbooks until series written specifically for the Common Core Standards and tests of the Common Core Standards are available. Until then, the implementation of the new standards is being accomplished by restructuring the current curriculum.
This three-day workshop aims to have participating districts prepare a first draft of a curriculum which would continue the use of Connected Math 2 in the implementation of the common core standards.
The first day will focus on the distribution of connected math 2 lessons throughout the grades 6-8 program. The second day will focus on filling the gaps remaining after distributing the lessons. The final day will focus on appropriate modifications necessary because implementation will not have provided the students with the background expected in the standards. |
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Progressions in the Common Core
Learn how understanding of major concepts develops across grade levels in the Common Core through hands-on activities and problem solving.
Counting & Cardinality - Gr K-1- 6/11/12
Adding & Subtracting Whole Numbers - Gr K-4 - 6/13/12
Multiplying & Dividing - Gr 3-6 - 6/4/12
Fractions - Gr 3-6 - 5/29/12
Ration & Proportion - Gr 6-8 - 6/6/12
Expressions & Equations - Gr 6-8 - 6/5/12
Statistics & Probability - Gr 6-8 - 6/12/12 |
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Formative Assessment via Technology |
| Grades K-12 (7/16/12) |
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| This session will display several formative assessment procedures using technology in order to modify teaching and learning activities to improve student attainment. You must have or create a free Google account before attending this workshop. |
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Teaching Mathematics to the iGeneration
Grades 3-8 (7/23/12 or 3/15/12**)
This workshop will examine how mathematics teaching must adapt to the needs of the iGeneration. Participants will discuss ways to engage and motivate students using videos, music, games, and the Internet.
**The Teaching Mathematics to the iGeneration workshop on 3/15/12 is the last one of our winter workshops. It will be held from 8:30 am to 3 pm, and breakfast and lunch are included. |
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LEGO Mindstorms Programming for
Absolute Beginners - flyer
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL AND IS NOW CLOSED
Grades 4 to 8 (6/25/12, 6/26/12, 6/27/12)
8:30 am to 3:30 pm*
18 hours PD
$375
*Optional lab time 3:30 to 4:30
(an additional 3 PD hours)
All are welcome to stay
for no additional cost
Lunch and breakfast are include in this workshop only
Learn how to program LEGO Mindstorms Robots
using a visual programming language.
No prior programming experience required!
You will also learn the basics that you need to coach a FIRST LEGO League (http://usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/fll/) team . This is an exciting way to get your students involved in learning more about science, engineering, technology, and computational thinking.
The emphasis of this three-day workshop is on Mindstorms
programming. Through presentations from Rowan faculty and staff as well as several supervised hands-on sessions, you will gain experience and confidence in writing your own programs.
In addition, some time will be dedicated to presentations on other ways to introduce computer science into the classroom and
practical tips on forming a FIRST LEGO team.
Upon completion of the
workshop, each participant will receive a LEGO Mindstorms NXT Robot Kit and Software (valued at over $350) . This kit is yours to keep. Explore and design robotics with your classroom students!
