Primary and Junior Math

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will empower teachers with essential mathematical pedagogy, content knowledge and the confidence required to help students extend and formalize their understanding of mathematical concepts. 

In a supportive and collaborative online learning community, course participants will examine curriculum expectations, understand how concepts build upon each other throughout the grades and connect to the cognitive development of young learners. 

This course will foster teacher efficacy and comfort in the math classroom by equipping teachers with a greater understanding of mathematics instruction through inquiry, problem-solving, open-ended investigations, technology and a variety of assessment practices.

PREREQUISITES

(as required by OCT)

• OCT Member in Good Standing or OCT applicant if new Ontario BEd graduate (Read more)
   
• Your teacher education program coursework and practicum must be successfully completed before registration
   
• Qualification in at least one teaching division (e.g., Primary, Junior, Intermediate or Senior division qualifications)
   
• University undergraduate degree (in addition to BEd or teacher education program degree)

WHAT TO EMAIL IN WHEN YOU REGISTER?

No documentation needs to be sent in.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Extend your math skills by taking this Part 2 course. This course offers primary and junior teachers opportunities to explore math practices and resources in today's math classrooms. 

Taking a closer look at inclusive teaching and learning, teachers will focus on best practices for helping all students learn. 

This course will be of interest to teachers who are looking to acquire and examine specific strategies and resources that will assist them in pursuing more advanced math learning in the classroom. 

Participants will have opportunities to reason mathematically, reflect, communicate and apply their learning through practical learning. 

PREREQUISITES

(as required by OCT)

• OCT Member in Good Standing 
   
• Completion of Part 1 or Intermediate or Senior Math teaching qualifications
   
• 194 days teaching experience completed before the course start date - days of teaching can only be counted after you become a certified teacher

WHAT TO EMAIL IN WHEN YOU REGISTER?

Signed Teaching Experience Form

If you have a Part 2 qualification visible on your OCT certificate, you don't need to send us verification of your teaching days.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed for a teacher looking to take on a math leadership role.

It will empower teachers with essential mathematical pedagogy, content knowledge and the confidence required to help students and education communities extend and formalize their understanding of mathematical concepts. 

In a supportive and collaborative online learning community, course participants will examine curriculum expectations, understand how concepts build upon each other throughout the grades and connect to the cognitive development of young learners. 

This course will foster teacher efficacy and comfort in the math classroom by equipping teachers with a greater understanding of mathematics instruction through inquiry, problem-solving, open-ended investigations, technology and a variety of assessment practices.

PREREQUISITES

(as required by OCT)

• OCT Member in Good Standing 
   
• Completion of Part 2
   
• 388 days teaching experience completed before the course start date - days of teaching can only be counted after you become a certified teacher
   
• Minimum 1 year experience in teaching math - completed before the course start date

WHAT TO EMAIL IN WHEN YOU REGISTER?

Signed Teaching Experience Form

For Specialist AQ courses, you must verify your experience by emailing in your signed teaching experience form.