It is common for many students–and their teachers–to approach math with some trepidation. This module aims to help you unpack how you and your students might approach math, and what you can do to shift from math anxiety toward mathematical curiosity and joy.

In this module, you will learn the importance of providing a strong foundation of number sense for early mathematics learners, specifically to diverse populations.

In this module, you will learn how to effectively facilitate a lesson using the Number Play simulation.

In this module, you will learn how to effectively facilitate a lesson utilizing the simulation, Number Pairs, which will continue to build a foundation for composing and decomposing numbers within 0-20, and adding two numbers to create sums from 0-20. Multiple contexts allow for learners to engage in two problem types in which both addends are unknown: location-based and attribute-based (Champagne et al., 2014). In location-based problems, the addends are separated in distinct ways, such as in separate piles, or on the left and right side of a simulation. In attribute-based problems, the addends are distinguished by an attribute, such as color. Number Pairs includes both problem types to better connect to each student’s thinking, regardless of how they visualize two addends. Reference: Champagne, Z. M., Schoen, R., & Riddle, C. M. (2014, September). Variations in both addends unknown problems. Teaching Children Mathematics, 21(2), 114–121.

In this module, you will learn how to leverage the functionality of Number Compare to support students’ learning of how to compare numbers in multiple ways.

In this module, you will learn about PhET’s teaching philosophy and how this philosophy is supported with meaningful sim-based lessons.

In this module, we now return to sample lessons, with which you will learn how to effectively facilitate a lesson utilizing another simulation called Make a Ten.

In this module, you will learn how to build effective sim-based lessons in different contexts.

In this module, you will learn about resources available on the PhET website that can support you as you plan to use simulations with your students.

This module is a summary and wrap-up of the simulations and resources with which you have engaged in this course. As you think about your experience with the simulations and accompanying lessons, reflect on ways the sims and lessons support student confidence, agency, ownership, growth mindset, and positive mathematical identity in all learners.

In this module, you will take appropriate steps to complete the course and download your certificate.