Description
“Cool” is rarely the word people think of when it comes to math, but educator and author Alex Kajitani says that by using a few tricks and strategies, teachers can present math in a cool and engaging way that changes the way students themselves talk about it. Inspired by his love for rap and his passion for teaching math, Mr. Kajitani created his own math rap to teach his students about decimals and has been finding creative ways to present math lessons ever since.
After taking this course you’ll know more about:
- Why making math lessons engaging is so important
- Resources that make creative math lessons easier
- Tips and tricks to put together a cool math lesson that your students will love
Presenter Bio
Alex Kajitani (Kaw-juw-taw-nee) is the 2009 California Teacher of the Year, and a Top-4 Finalist for National Teacher of the Year. He is the co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Teachers, and his first book, Owning It was named “Recommended Reading” by the U.S. Department of Education. Alex is also on a mission to get every kid in America to learn their times tables, and to make this happen, he created the popular online program www.MultiplicationNation.com. Alex is a highly-sought after keynote speaker who supports and motivates teachers nationwide, and he’s known around the world as “The Rappin’ Mathematician.” Alex has a popular TED Talk, has been honored at The White House, and was featured on The CBS Evening News, where Katie Couric exclaimed, “I LOVE that guy!” For more of his innovative ideas, visit www.AlexKajitani.com.
Adriana – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great Strategies!
Jennifer – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Great Course!
Lisa – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Great course! fun ideas to add to math class to keep it FUN!
ANTONIA – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome presentation. A lot of strategies that are engaging and I can easily implement!
Julie – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Fun course with great ideas!
NOEMI – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
good ideas
Michelle – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome course! Mr. Kajitani was interesting and gave out some great activities that I can implement easily into my math classroom.
Judi – DRISCOLL ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent! It has great techniques to get students involved in math and ways to enjoy it.
Moises – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
learned a lot of new ways to math math fun
Michelle – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I really have enjoyed Alex Kajitani! This is the second course I take & he makes it FUN & gives great ideas!