Training Resources
We all want our learners to have positive, personal experiences with math that are surprising and beautiful, make our math spaces feel safe and welcoming for all learners, and highlight the connections that our learners already have with math.
Developed by The Franklin Institute, these two training courses support educators in informal settings to help build positive math identities and practice strategies for creating positive and engaging math experiences.
Math is For Everyone
The Math is for Everyone training course explores strategies for encouraging learners' sense of belonging in math.
Educators will prepare to help learners make connections to the math already in their lives and reframe math as a way of thinking that helps to unlock mysteries.
Click on the image below to take the course (20-45 minutes).
The Core Four Strategies for Engaging in Mathematical Thinking
What kinds of experiences help learners feel interested and excited about mathematics? What role can you, the educator, play in shaping those moments?
Learn four flexible strategies for creating positive, engaging, and memorable mathematical learning experiences.
Click on the image below to take the course (20-45 minutes).
Have fun!
Questions about the training resources? Reach out to The Franklin Institute team at professionaldevelopment@fi.edu.