Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations

This module activates prior knowledge of number sense and explores ways to support all students, introducing the Number Play PhET simulation.

This module helps unpack how teachers and students approach math, aiming to shift from math anxiety toward mathematical curiosity and joy.

This module focuses on providing a strong foundation of number sense for early mathematics learners, specifically to diverse populations.

This module teaches how to effectively facilitate a lesson using the Number Play simulation, covering various activities and teaching strategies.

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. 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.

This module teaches how to leverage the functionality of Number Compare to support students' learning of how to compare numbers in multiple ways.

This module explores PhET's teaching philosophy and how it supports meaningful sim-based lessons, focusing on equity and active learning.

This module teaches how to effectively facilitate a lesson using the Make a Ten simulation, covering various activities like choral counting and number talks.

This module teaches how to build effective sim-based lessons in different contexts, covering learning goals, prediction questions, and challenge prompts.

This module explores resources available on the PhET website that can support teachers in planning to use simulations with their students.

This module summarizes the simulations and resources covered in the course, focusing on how they support student confidence, agency, and positive mathematical identity.

This module covers the steps to complete the course and download the certificate, including self-assessment and course evaluation.