How to Learn Math for Teachers

Explore the new research ideas on mathematics learning and student mindsets that can transform students' experiences with math. Whether you are a teacher preparing to implement the new State Standards, a parent wanting to give your children the best math start in life, an administrator wanting to know ways to encourage math teachers or another helper of math learners, this course will help you. The sessions are all interactive and include various thinking tasks to promote active engagement - such as reflecting on videos, designing lessons, and discussing ideas with peers.
Teachers of math (K-16) or other helpers of students, such as parents. An accompanying course for students is also available here.
The course comprises 8 sessions, each with videos and activities that require approximately 1.5 to 3 hours to complete.
The course will be self-paced, you can start and end the course at any time.
By completing this course, you’ll earn 3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). CEUs cannot be applied toward any Stanford degree. CEU transferability is subject to the receiving institution’s policies.
When you complete the course, you’ll receive an email with a link to download your Record of Completion. This email will be sent to the address you provide in your mystanfordconnection within 1 week of course completion.
If you are interested in extending access to your course for another year, please re-enroll and then send your confirmation email to plsupport@stanford.edu.
Please contact stanford-educ@stanford.edu