MTFR: Montessori Fractions & Decimals 7 weeks
This course covers presentations with the Montessori materials on fraction equivalency, operations with fractions, and an introduction to decimal fractions.
Summary
Video lectures on the philosophy and scope and sequence of the Montessori mathematics curriculum are repeated. Students will see video presentations of an educator working with a student on various Montessori math materials. The student/educator video is designed to give the viewer a sense of how the lesson is presented in an actual Learning Environment with age-appropriate students. An accompanying video analyzes the lesson in a discussion format, giving important information on how to present the lesson, how the lesson fits in with the math scope and sequence, what materials are needed, as well as direct and indirect aims of the lesson content.
Course Length: 7 Weeks
Age Focus: 6 – 12 Years
Educational Level of Course: Graduate
Programs
Elementary I (EI), Elementary I-II (EI-II), Elementary II Stand-alone (EII) prior to EII Summer Residency
Required Resources
Montessori Research and Development Albums – ME.F1 Fractions 1 (EI) & ME.F2 Fractions 2 (EII) – Also required for EI & EII Summer Residencies
Kym Elder
Kym is the founder and program director of Montessori Live. Kym holds a doctorate in instructional technology and distance education and a master’s degree in charter school educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
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