Honour Specialist: Math AQ

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Honour Specialist: Math AQ

Advanced knowledge of curriculum guidelines from K to 12 and increased ability to develop remedial, regular and advanced programs and to evaluate student achievement. Increased knowledge of child and adolescent development related to mathematics.

This program is available in the following terms:

EDUC 9N851SpringLate SpringSummerLate SummerFallLate FallFall-WinterWinterLate Winter
Availability
Term NameSpringLate SpringSummerLate SummerFallLate FallFall-WinterWinterLate Winter
1. Start DateMar 24, 2025May 5, 2025Jun 23, 2025Jul 21, 2025TBDTBDNov 11, 2024Jan 20, 2025Feb 24, 2025
2. End DateMay 18, 2025Jun 29, 2025Aug 17, 2025Sep 14, 2025--Jan 17, 2025Mar 14, 2025Apr 20, 2025
3. Registration OpenDec 24, 2024February 4, 2025Mar 25, 2025Apr 22, 2025--ClosedOpenOpen
4. Registration CloseMarch 26, 2025May 7, 2025June 25, 2025July 23, 2025--November 13, 2024January 22, 2025February 26, 2025
5. Withdraw deadline 100%March 30, 2025May 11, 2025June 29, 2025July 27, 2025--November 17, 2024January 26, 2025March 2, 2025
6. Withdraw deadline 50%April 13, 2025May 25, 2025July 13, 2025August 10, 2025--December 1, 2024February 9, 2025March 16, 2025

Program Information

What you’ll learn studying Honour Specialist: Math AQ:

  • Know current curriculum policy for all grade levels K-12 for mathematics and methods of implementing these policies
  • Understand the issues and challenges related to the teaching of mathematics
  • Know child and adolescent developmental and social factors that influence the learning of mathematics
  • Demonstrate competency in the use of technology tools related to the learning of mathematics
  • Have an overview of related subject guidelines and the place of numeracy expectations in all subjects.
  • Know assessment and evaluation principles as related to mathematics education and the ability to use them in planning for learning
  • Know the growth and development of mathematical thinking including the acquisition of skills in problem-solving
  • Be able to create learning environments conducive to the intellectual, social, emotional, physical, linguistic, cultural, spiritual, and moral development of students including those with special needs.
  • Evaluate all forms of teaching resources including basic, scientific, and graphing calculators, computer software, the Internet, textbooks, other print materials, videos, and concrete materials.
  • Understand the importance of department heads and other leadership roles in the improvement of mathematics learning, especially through organizational and interpersonal skills, and promoting collaboration with various communities.
  • Know that mathematics is a language and the importance of reading, writing, listening and speaking in the learning of mathematics.

Materials

Required Text: Principles To Actions; Ensuring Mathematical Success for All. Author: Steven Leinwand, Daniel J. Bra

Technology

  • Laptop/PC: Windows 10 or higher or equivalent operating system with recommended 8 GB of RAM and at least 16 GB of free hard disk space and Wi-Fi capabilities.
  • Access to reliable  high-speed broadband internet access (Cable, DSL, LTE) with a minimum bandwidth of 15 Mbps is recommended.
  • Included integrated webcam and microphone recommended.

Prerequisites

  • OCT MEMBERSHIP
    Confirming that your Certificate of Qualifications shows certification in at least two teaching divisions (Primary, Junior, Intermediate, Senior).
  • YOUR UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT(S)
    Your transcript(s) must show:

    • The equivalent of 9.0 full undergraduate/graduate credits in this teaching subject with a second class standing or higher
    • A Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university with the equivalent of 20.0 full credits
  • CONFIRMATION OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE FORM Signed by a Supervisory Official* from your School Board confirming that you have two years (388 days) of teaching experience since becoming a certified teacher, one year (194 days) of which is in the subject area of this course.
    • The Ontario College of Teachers defines “Supervisory Official” as the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of the school board for a teacher employed by a Board of Education. A principal or headmaster is not recognized in this capacity. For a teacher employed by a private school, the “supervisory official” is the Ministry of Education official (Education Officer) appointed to your school. For overseas experience the appropriate Supervisory Official is the person your Principal reports to.
  • Please note that a new form is always required for a Specialist course as experience is course/subject specific.

To successfully complete your program, you will complete all components of the program. Your progress will be continuously evaluated using a variety of formative and/or summative assessments to receive a final mark. Information about these assessment methods will be provided in the Learning Management System on the first day of the program.

Intake Details

For ASY- Asynchronous Online delivery of this course, the course will have a set start and finish date, along with set due dates for assignments and assessments. This does not require real-time communications. However, instructors may arrange optional real-time online group discussions during your course. You will not be required to be on-campus for any reason.

Course DetailCourse Info
Course CodeEDUC 9N851
Course NameHonour Specialist: Math AQ
CategoryHonours Specialist
Price$725
Delivery ModeASY - Asynchronous Online
Duration8 weeks
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