Math and Parent Partners (MAPPS) Internship I
ONLINE
Earn M.S. Credit
Become Certified to Teach the MAPPS Fractions, Decimals and Percents Mini-course!
Deadline to Register: March 1
Math Ed 390/790 SEC. 88 Special Topics 1-3 credits Spring 2015
www.uwsp.edu/conted/credit/Pages/Spring2014/MED390or790MathandParentPartners(MAPPS)InternshipI.aspx
Faculty: Andrea Knapp, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences
aknapp@uwsp.edu, 309-287-2373
Students have the option of taking one-three credits (graduate or
undergraduate). Experiential Learning Activity Available.
Learn How To:
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Increase parents’ confidence in assisting their children with math.
Help parents gain a better understanding of fractions, decimals and percents.
Introduce parents to state standards.
Demonstrate hands-on manipulatives to families.
Obtain tested, standards-based lessons relating fractions, decimals and percents.
Develop specialized content knowledge for teaching mathematics.
The requirements for this course are as follows:
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One-credit option:
(MAPPS Facilitator training for Fractions, Decimals and Percents Minicourse)
a. View 30 minutes of video from 8 Mini-course sessions and complete all
Minicourse activities and assignments. Submit in a 3-ring binder or to D2L
dropbox. Attend 3 hours of synchronous online training (dates TBD).
b. Text: Thinking About Fractions, Decimals, and Percents Minicourse Binder
Available at http://mapps.math.arizona.edu/Order_Form.pdf
Graduate Credit option:
a. Complete #1 above.
b. Write a 3-6 page (double-spaced) summary reflection of your MAPPS experience.
Two/three credit options: Teach eight MAPPS lessons/coordinate a Minicourse (see
instructor for further details).
ALL WORK DUE BY May 15, 2015.
Wisconsin Resident Estimated Tuition (subject to change)
Undergraduate Tuition 1 cr $309.53, Graduate Tuition 1 cr $508.46
$100 registration deposit required with registration form.