Pathway to Mathematical Understanding in Early Childhood

$20.00

Presenter: Ed Zaccaro, Hickory Grove Press
Core Area: Instructional Planning and Delivery 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E; Knowledge of Students and Student Learning 2C; Content Knowledge and Expertise 3B; Professional Practices and Responsibilities 6A
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

What’s the best way to instill a love of math at an early age? Taking a look at problems from an early childhood perspective is the key. In this one-hour course from Hickory Grove Press, Ed Zaccaro explains the importance of making math exciting and engaging for children. When you complete this session, you’ll have a better understanding of how to effectively teach math to young students.

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SKU HGP-770 Categories Ed Zaccaro, Gifted, Hickory Grove Press, Instructional Strategies, Math, New and Developing Teachers Tags Early Childhood, Gifted, GT, Instructional Strategies, Math

Description

Most parents and teachers know that reading to children is an important part of developing literacy. Unfortunately, when it comes to developing mathematical thinking, these same parents and teachers sometimes feel confused and inadequate about how best to jumpstart their young children’s interest in and understanding of numbers.

This session covers easy-to-understand explanations of important number concepts, along with activities and resources to develop them. This course shows participants a pathway not only to mathematical excellence but also helps to foster a lifelong love of math.

In this 1-hour course, you will learn:

About mathematical thinking and understanding
How to apply math to real problems
What to avoid when teaching math
How to think in ratios
How to develop a number sense
What to do when students get stuck
How to make engaging worksheets

Other courses in this series:

10 Challenging Math Problems and Strategies to Successfully Solve Them
The Missing Part in Most Math Instruction – How to Think Algebraically
8 Ways to Spark Intellectual Curiosity and Passion in Mathematically Gifted Students

Presenter Bio

Ed is a popular presenter at math, homeschool and gifted education conferences
around the country and has approached gifted education as a parent, teacher, and
school board member. His students will testify to his ability to make math fun
and challenging for them as well as his unique sense of humor which comes
through in his classes and workshops. Ed has taught students of all ages and
abilities since graduating from Oberlin College in 1974. He has a Masters degree
in Gifted Education from the University of Northern Iowa. Ed’s work is currently
being used around the world and has been translated into several languages
including Chinese and Korean.

Additional information

Core Area	Content Knowledge and Expertise 3B, Instructional Planning and Delivery 1B, Instructional Planning and Delivery 1C, Instructional Planning and Delivery 1D, Instructional Planning and Delivery 1E, Knowledge of Students and Student Learning 2C, Professional Practices and Responsibilities 6A
Hours	1 Hour
Organization	Hickory Grove Press
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	Ed Zaccaro
Course Content	Gifted, Instructional Strategies, Math, New and Developing Teachers

35 reviews for Pathway to Mathematical Understanding in Early Childhood

Rated 5 out of 5

Sharon – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) – May 27, 2022

This course was helpful. I like the examples used.
Rated 5 out of 5

Lila – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) – June 6, 2022

It definitely gave me some insight on how to teach. math in a more engaged way for all learners. Love the levels of math problems.
Rated 5 out of 5

Victor – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) – June 7, 2022

Great examples.
Rated 5 out of 5

Judi – DRISCOLL ISD (verified owner) – June 8, 2022

Excellent strategies!
Rated 5 out of 5

Elinor – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – June 24, 2022

Excellent Strategies!
Rated 4 out of 5

Maribel – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – June 25, 2022

Had good information.
Rated 4 out of 5

Robin – HILLSBORO ISD (verified owner) – July 12, 2022

Interesting presenter. I loved that he gave us problems to work.
Rated 3 out of 5

Catherine – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) – July 16, 2022

interesting ideas and problems to use in the classroom
Rated 5 out of 5

Shannon – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) – July 21, 2022

Love the real life examples that were provided in a very authentic way.
Rated 5 out of 5

Natalia – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) – July 23, 2022

I like that it is interactive and makes you think about math.