Core Connection Course Catalog

Math 6-8 Support Network: Numeracy Briefs Series
Mathematics GCRTC Mathematics GCRTC

Math 6-8 Support Network: Numeracy Briefs Series

NYSED has launched a Numeracy Initiative, which will continue through the 2025-26 school year. This Initiative will provide information and resources to support high-quality, culturally responsive mathematics instruction designed to help students to advance their numeracy skills and achieve the expectations of the mathematics learning standards. This session is Brief 8: The Role of Leadership…

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Number Talks: Whole Number Computation, Grades K-5 Book Study
Mathematics GCRTC Mathematics GCRTC

Number Talks: Whole Number Computation, Grades K-5 Book Study

Using the book, Number Talks: Whole Number Computation, we’ll explore what classroom number talk is, why to do number talks and how a number talk flows. Gain insight into how to establish and set expectations for your number talks as well as how to use tools to support student strategies during this time. The course will allow teachers to focus on K-2 classrooms or 3-5 classrooms once we've covered the basics…

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Engaging Practice with Pixel Art
Mathematics GCRTC Mathematics GCRTC

Engaging Practice with Pixel Art

This course will teach you how to use Google Sheets to create Pixel Art! In these activities, as students enter the correct answers to problems, a mystery image is revealed. Pixel Art can increase student engagement without sacrificing quality learning or wasting time…

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