Teaching Arithmetic and Calculator Use Course
Designed for grades 6-8 educators, this course provides essential tools to teach mental math mastery and responsible calculator use. Explore proven strategies for arithmetic operations, fractions, decimals, and estimation implement four ready-to-use lesson plans develop quick assessments and create parent communication resources to enhance number sense and build confident, tech-savvy mathematicians.

4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This course equips educators with practical strategies to develop strong mental arithmetic and effective calculator proficiency in students aged 11-13. Participants will master teaching methods for basic operations, fractions, decimals, and estimation, and learn to craft engaging 40-50 minute lessons incorporating routines, assessments, and guidelines for responsible calculator usage to foster accuracy, confidence, and lasting fluency in mathematics.
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Develop skills
- Teach efficient mental math techniques for rapid and precise addition, subtraction, and estimation.
- Develop strong understanding of fractions and decimals through benchmarks, comparisons, and conversions.
- Incorporate calculators effectively, balancing technology with mental computation for authentic problem-solving.
- Structure concise 40-50 minute lessons featuring warm-ups, targeted practice, and quick exit assessments.
- Design straightforward assessments and feedback mechanisms to monitor and support sustained arithmetic progress.
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