Mathematics as a Second Language
This course provides for a deep understanding of the basic themes of arithmetic as well as the inter-relationships among arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. As VMI’s signature course, a major theme of Mathematics as a Second Language is the understanding of arithmetic and algebra through language.
Participants will explore the mathematics content related to these topics, the intimate relationship among them, and the important pedagogical strategies and skills educational research suggests can have a strong impact on student learning.
We are offering this course at the following locations:
North East Kingdom VT
This course will be offered in person, in Lyndonville VT area, specific location TBD, on the following dates:
June 24 – 28, 2024
Time: 8:30-4:30 (M-F)
Tuition: $2037
Includes:
- 3 Graduate Credits
- A catered lunch each day
- All materials
Burlington VT
This course will be offered in person, at the Vermont Technical College – Williston campus on the following dates:
July 8 – 12, 2024
Time: 8:30-4:30 (M); 8:00-4:00 (Tu-F)
Tuition: $2037
Includes:
- 3 Graduate Credit
- A catered lunch each day
- Overnight lodging (for those who live more than 1h away)
Modeling with Probability
This course is intended for teachers seeking to increase their understanding of probability and strengthen their instructional skills.
Probability is a critical component of a wide variety of fields and allows us to address real-world problems that involve uncertainty. Weather forecasting, financial modeling, medical applications and game theory are just a few of the areas in which probability is used.
In this class, students will work together and have fun while modeling real-life situations and solving applied problems. This course, taught through a problem solving and collaborative manner, focuses on the basic terminology and concepts of probability theory, including random experiments, sample spaces, and discrete variables. Topics also include Bayes’ Rule, expected value, and the fundamental properties of various distributions, such as Bernoulli, binomial, geometric, and negative binomial.
This course is ideal for middle and high school teachers and VMI graduates.
Burlington VT
This course will be offered in person, at the Vermont Technical College – Williston campus on the following dates:
June 24 – 28, 2024
Time: 8:00-4:00 (M-F)
Tuition: $2037
Includes:
- 3 Graduate Credits
- A catered lunch each day
- All materials
