Cognitively Guided Instruction in Math (CGI) - EDU-X788P
Course Description
Understand Your Students' Mathematical Thinking to Enhance Your Teaching and Improve Student Learning
In this course, Cognitively Guided Instruction in Math (CGI), you will learn the components of a CGI classroom and their connections to the Standards for Mathematical Practices. You will also examine the characteristics of the different problems types and how they can be used to teach the Common Core content standards for Math. Evaluation of the informal problem solving strategies students intuitively bring to mathematics will take place as well as how to support and develop them into formal mathematics. Finally, you will learn how to facilitate mathematics instruction by asking open-ended questions and by strategically posing math problems.
Learner Outcomes
- Identify and write the different mathematics problem types that align with Common Core Standards
- Identify the different problem solving strategies used for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Evaluate the main objective and purpose for CGI as an instructional approach for mathematics
- Identify and apply the resources and procedures necessary to facilitating a CGI classroom and how these resources and routines align with the Standards for Mathematical Practice
Course Details
Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for K-6 classroom teachers who want to deepen their knowledge and understanding of students' thinking. School site math coaches, district math coaches, coordinators, and beginning teachers will benefit from taking this course.
Course Materials: There is no textbook requirement for this course.
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Cognitive Learning Series : Courses - Enroll in One or More
Online Self-Paced courses are a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace. You will use course textbooks, manuals, assignments and exams to learn and earn credit. Depending on the course, you may also use streaming audio and video, CD-ROM, and download embedded materials through the Internet. Communication with your instructor will take place through your course site online. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams. You can register at any time and you will have six months from the time of registration to complete your course.