CBED 501G - Elementary Math: Making Sense of Fractions

Credits: (0)

Instructional Method: Online
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Pre- or Corequisites: None
This micro-credential is designed to help you learn about tools and strategies to address common challenges with teaching fractions among a diverse set of learners. You will examine how to integrate fractions at multiple grade levels, common methods for integrating manipulatives, and how to create appropriate questions related to the use of fractions in the real world. The intended audience for this micro-credential is all Elementary Math Teachers and the difficulty is medium. This micro-credential is grounded in research from the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Practice Guide: Improving Mathematical Problem Solving in Grades 4 through 8.

Note(s): The course is designed and implemented by faculty and subject matter experts
associated with the School of Teacher Education and Leadership and/or the Vinod Chachra IMPACT Lab at Radford University. The faculty coordinator for the curriculum will be associated with the School of Teacher Education and Leadership.

There is no current or future anticipated need for additional facilities, equipment or supplies.

These courses use a pass/fail grading system. A passing grade for this micro-credential reflects the achievement equivalent of a grade of B or better.