Learning theory and numerous classroom studies’ research show that using manipulatives to help teach math can positively affect student learning for all students at all levels and abilities.  The Georgia Performance Standards focus on actively engaging students in developing mathematical understanding by using manipulatives.   Participants in this one day workshop will learn how to develop mathematical conceptual understanding using a variety of math manipulatives through the CRA (concrete, representational, abstract) instructional model they can later incorporate in their classrooms.

By November 2, 2009 please contact Cynthia Fulton at 770-229-3247, Ext 223, to designate which manipulatives kit you want:   K-2 kit OR Gr 3-4 kit

Gr K-2 Kit

• 3-D Ten Frames Activity Books and Cubes
• DecaDots 10-Frames
• Starter Base 10 set
• Color Cubes (100)
• 2-Color Counters (200)
• Cuisenaire Rods (74)
• Geared Clocks (4)
• Inchworms (72)
• Inchworm Rulers (10)
• Pattern Blocks (250)
• Snap Cubes (100)
• Tangrams (4)
• Geoboards (4)
• Reversible Graph It Math (1)
• Teacher Resource Book

Gr 3-4 Kit

• Fraction Tower Equivalency  Cubes (51)
• Fraction Circles (6 of 24 pc),
• Centimeter Cubes (500)
• Color Tiles (100)
• 2-Color Counters (200)
• Three Bear Family Counters (80)
• Cuisenaire Rods (74)
• Pattern Blocks (250)
• Starter Base 10 set
• Color Cubes (100)
• Write Off Clocks (10)
• Attribute Blocks (60)
• Relationship Geometric Solids (14)
• Bucket Balance (1)
• XY Coordinate Pegboard (1)
• Teacher Resource Book

Instructor:  Mary Elizabeth Mendenhall 

Audience:  Grade K-4 Teachers and Grade K-4 Support Teachers

Location:  Griffin RESA

Date:  November 18, 2009

Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Cost:  Section A:  $220 (training AND manipulatives kit* valued at over $220)

 ** Participants not currently employed by one of our member systems (Butts County, Fayette County, Griffin-Spalding County, Henry County, Lamar County, Newton County, Pike County, Thomaston-Upson County) will be charged an additional $25.00

***Griffin RESA accepts cancellations and will issue refunds up until the registration deadline. Cancellations must be received in writing by the registration deadline to qualify for a refund.  Replacements are always welcome, and no-shows will be billed.

*** NOTICE ***

Griffin RESA reserves space in professional learning classes and workshops for employees of our member systems (Butts, Fayette, Griffin/Spalding, Henry, Lamar, Newton, Pike, and Upson). In the rare event when classes are full or overbooked, slots must be made available for employees of member systems.  Priority of class availability is as follows:

1. Certified personnel under contract with a member system or RESA
2. Classified personnel of a member system or RESA
3. Certified personnel under contract with a system that is a member of a RESA outside the Griffin RESA area
4. Personnel of a state agency
5. Presently unemployed persons from the Griffin RESA area seeking renewal of certificate
6. Personnel employed by a system that is not a member of a Griffin, such as private schools or agencies
7. Out-of-State personnel

The fee displayed for the class is the fee for personnel in categories 1 and 2. Personnel in categories 3 - 7 are subject to an out-of-area fee, when applicable. Please contact our office if you have questions about fees.