Core Connection Course Catalog
Choral Counting & Counting Collections, K-5 Book Study
In this course, you will learn how to deepen your student's understanding of mathematics through the use of choral counting and counting collections. The open-ended counting allows for students to build academic and social skills while engaging in hands-on activities that build mathematical thinking skills…
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…
Developing Mathematical Reasoning: The Strategies, Models, and Lessons to Teach the Big Ideas in Grades 3-5 By Pamela Weber Harris Book Study
Author Pam Harris argues that teaching real math - math that is free of distortions - will reach more students more effectively and result in deeper understanding and longer retention. This book is about teaching undistorted math using the kinds of mental reasoning that mathematicians do…
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…