Method
Live-Online
Term
SPRING
Units
3.0 QUARTER UNITS
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.

Topics

  • 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.

  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Tue, 03-31-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 04-07-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 04-14-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 04-21-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 04-28-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 05-05-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 05-12-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 05-19-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 05-26-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 06-02-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Tools and Materials: 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.

This course applies to these programs:

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