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Seeing Numbers
Seeing Numbers


Seeing Numbers

1 Session –
1 Hour of Interactive Training
Do students really have a clear picture of what a million is? A billion? What about fractions, decimals, and percents? Can students actually picture these concepts in their minds? This course provides unforgettable visual images that establish a context in which students can better explore number sense. Using an investigative reporting format, the student views various areas where numbers are used and number sense is important. Classroom activities and posters extend and reinforce what the course has put in motion.

Benefits
  • Enables students to develop a context for visualizing large numbers.
  • Key concepts include scientific notation and estimation skills.
  • Course includes classroom activities and posters to reinforce the lesson.

    • About The Author
    The host of One-to-One Basic Math is Michael Cain, a creative, enthusiastic teacher from Meadville Junior High School in Meadville, Pennsylvania. As a student who overcame learning disabilities, Mr. Cain is a firm believer that all people can master mathematics.

    Session 1

    Section A: What Is Number Sense?
    · Introduction
    · Scientific Notation: Powers of 10

    Section B: Visualizing Numbers
    · Computers and Small Numbers
    · Decimals, Fractions, and Percents
    · Counting to One Million
    · Counting to One Billion
    · Accuracy vs. Estimation

    Section C: Using Number Sense Today
    · Probability
    · Risk
    · Pigeon Holing
    · Making Predictions
    · The Law of Very Large Numbers
    · Conclusion