Middle Math Institute: Number System, Ratio, & Proportion
In the middle grades, students are transitioning from a focus on computation to applying these skills to more real-world settings. Understanding our number system, the properties of rational and irrational numbers, and making connections to previously learned skills will allow teachers to develop a coherent learning experience for middle grades students. Developing a flexible understanding of ratios, rates, and proportional relationships provide students with tools that can be applied in a variety of situations.
This course is one of four courses in the CMSE Middle Math Institute. Educators who complete all four courses will be eligible to receive a Middle Level Mathematics (901) Supplemental Endorsement.
The online course is composed of the following activities and requirements:
Content Pre-Assessment
Weekly Virtual Class Meetings
Weekly Independent Assignments
Content Post-Assessment
Participants should expect to spend approximately 3 hours each week participating in the course discussions and completing assignments.
Course Begins: September 27, 2021
Course Ends: November 19, 2021
Week 1: Pre-assessment & Introduction to the Number System
Week 2: Computation with Rational Numbers
Week 3: Properties of Rational & Irrational Numbers
Week 4: Introduction to Ratios & Rates
Week 5: Using Ratio Reasoning to Solve Problems
Week 6: Introduction to Proportions
Week 7: Using Proportional Reasoning to Solve Problems
Week 8: Instructional Tools for Teaching Proportions & Post-Assessment
Weekly assignments will be due by midnight on Sunday night.
Virtual Discussions will be held each Tuesday from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.
Dr. Julie James
Assistant Director of Professional Learning
Center for Mathematics and Science Education
The University of Mississippi
jjames1@olemiss.edu
2.4 CEUs
CEUs are available upon successful completion of the course. All course expectations, including assignments and participation in live virtual discussions, must be completed to be eligible for CEUs. Please note that CEUs cannot be prorated.
CEU Processing
CEU credits are processed electronically by North Mississippi Education Consortium. Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing. Participants will be notified via email from NMEC once credits are available for download.
Registration Fee: $450 per course, includes CEUs
- Personal Check or Money Order
- School Purchase Order
- Credit or Debit Card*
Your registration confirmation email will provide details of how to submit your payment. Payment must be received to gain access to the course.
*A $5.00 processing fee registrant will be added to all credit/debit card payments.
Registration Deadline: September 19, 2021
For information about other courses in the Middle Math Institute and to review our Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our Middle Math Institute main page.