David Sousa – How The Brain Learns Mathematics

Translating Research Into Instructional Practice

David Sousa
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Developed and led by award-winning author David Sousa. 
(un-facilitated course)

How The Brain Learns Mathematics: Translating Research Into Instructional Practice

Highly respected author and researcher David Sousa explains the latest neuroscientific findings in practical, understandable terms, and discusses the impact this information has for teaching math at all grade levels. How the Brain Learns Mathematics covers the cognitive mechanisms for learning math, the environmental and developmental factors that contribute to math difficulties, and ways to differentiate math instruction. Aligned with NCTM standards and focal points, this interactive course is an invaluable asset for educators. The course is built to help teachers make informed decisions about which instructional strategies and activities to use in creating a math-friendly classroom.

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10 Classroom Modules Cover:

  • Introduction to the Brain

  • Processing in the Developing Brain

  • Brain Organization and Learning

  • Developing Number Sense

  • Learning to Calculate

  • Practice, Memory, and Understanding

  • Teaching Math to PreK-12 Students

  • Teaching Students with Math Difficulties

  • Teaching Math to ELLs

  • Teaching Math to Gifted Learners