Method
Online Traditional
Term
SPRING
Units
3.0 QUARTER UNITS
Estimated Cost
$640

Skills you will gain

  • Identify Risk Factors: Recognize key indicators of potential math learning difficulties.
  • Behavioral Recognition: Use numeracy screeners to identify behaviors associated with math learning challenges.
  • Deep Topic Research: Conduct in-depth research on math topics before teaching to ensure effective instruction.
  • Lesson Planning: Develop structured lesson plans for teaching math topics to students with learning differences.
  • Memory & Strategy Application: Implement multisensory techniques and strategies to improve working and long-term memory for math learning.

Course Description


This course deals with two key areas of math learning: computation and problem solving. You will learn the background of "mathematics differences" and strategies for dealing with math anxiety, risk factors, and the importance of developing "number sense." Important elements of mathematical reasoning will also be addressed, including the role of attention, memory, and language in math. You'll learn the use of multisensory math and gain strategies for improving long-term and working memory capacity through case studies of students with math learning differences. 

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to

  • Identify risk factors for developing difficulties with math
  • Recognize specific behaviors presented by students who have difficulties with learning mathematics by using a numeracy screener
  • Researching and understanding a math topic in depth before teaching it
  • Preparing a series of math lessons on a topic of choice

 

Topics Include

  • Students with learning differences and math
  • Working Memory and Math
  • The Teaching of Operations
  • How Math Anxiety affects Learning

 

Notes

Students will need a student level membership for the Association of Educational Therapists to access the webinars recommended for viewing in the modules. A.E.T. Student Membership.

Additional Information

AI* - This course explores how AI tools can enhance support for individuals who have mathematics learning disabilities, from research assistance to personalized strategies for learning success. 

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