Making Math Cool with the Rappin' Mathematician

$20.00

Presenter: Alex Kajitani
Core Area: Planning 1.1, Planning 1.2, Planning 1.3, Planning 1.4, Instruction 2.1, Instruction 2.2, Instruction 2.3, Instruction 2.4, Instruction 2.5, Learning Environment 3.1, Learning Environment 3.3, Professional Practices and Responsibilities 4.2
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Do your students think math is cool, or do they find it more of a chore? In this one-hour course, you’ll learn the best tips and tricks from rapping math teacher Alex Kajitani to take your lessons to the next level. Come and be inspired to make math cool again.

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SKU AKAJ-556 Categories Alex Kajitani, ELL, General PD, Gifted, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Math, New and Developing Teachers Tags Classroom Management, elementary, ELL, General PD, Gifted, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Math, math engagement, math magic, math talks, New and Struggling Teachers, number talks, secondary, talking about math, Technology

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.

Additional information

Core Area	Instruction 2.1, Instruction 2.2, Instruction 2.3, Instruction 2.4, Instruction 2.5, Learning Environment 3.1, Learning Environment 3.3, Planning 1.1, Planning 1.2, Planning 1.3, Planning 1.4, Professional Practices and Responsibilities 4.2
Hours	1 Hour
Organization	Alex Kajitani
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	Alex Kajitani
Course Content	Gifted, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, ELL, Math, New and Developing Teachers, General PD

111 reviews for Making Math Cool with the Rappin’ Mathematician

Rated 5 out of 5

Carrie – Region 17 ESC (verified owner) – July 20, 2020

Fun and interesting.
Rated 5 out of 5

Cindi – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) – July 21, 2020

I love this guy!!!
Rated 5 out of 5

Luselva – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – July 21, 2020

Great ideas to make math cool
Rated 5 out of 5

Janet – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) – July 22, 2020

Great ideas to utilize immediately with little prep of materials
Rated 5 out of 5

Angie – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) – July 22, 2020

Very interesting! Entertaining speaker.
Rated 5 out of 5

Wanda – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) – July 23, 2020

The course is inspirational and implements a variety of math skills through games and raps.
Rated 5 out of 5

APRIL – Pilot (verified owner) – July 23, 2020

This was actually fun to watch and relevant to teaching math. Great ideas to implement into your math classroom to get the kids engaged in math without them knowing they are doing math!
Rated 5 out of 5

Carla – Region 17 ESC (verified owner) – July 24, 2020

This course was really good! It gave great math ideas and games to do with students.
Rated 5 out of 5

Riki – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) – July 24, 2020

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Rated 5 out of 5

Sofia – SPRING ISD (verified owner) – July 25, 2020

Enjoyed the strategies!