Rational Number Project (RNP)
Overview
The Rational Number Project (RNP) takes a conceptual approach to teaching fractions versus the procedural approach that textbooks provide. The RNP philosophy is that extended periods of time invested with manipulative materials developing concepts, order and equivalence ideas are needed before students can operate on fractions in a meaningful way. The book of fraction lessons that participants will receive is a product of several years of working with children in classrooms with this philosophy.
Participants will learn how to organize instruction using multiple concrete models and applying fraction ideas to real world situations so students develop a deep, conceptual understanding of fractions. The manipulatives used in the training provide students with hands-on experience, while the lessons allow students opportunities to reflect on their thinking about fractions as they try to make sense of the formal symbolic system.
Target Audience
Regular and special education teachers in grades 4-9 who want a more effective way to teach fractions and whose students struggle with understanding fraction concepts.
Cost
$400 per participant
Includes meeting space and catering, facilitator's fees, administrative support, and all training materials.
Dates & Locations
| RNP Level 1 | RNP Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Madisonville | Madisonville |
| June 8-10, 2009 | June 15-17, 2009 |
| • | • |
| Lexington/Richmond | Lexington/Richmond |
| July 20-22, 2009 | July 27-29, 2009 |
It is recommended that you attend Level 1 before Level 2 because of resources and materials received during Level 1. Materials may be purchased directly through the PIMSER P12MSO office.
Registration & Payment
Registration deadline is May 31, 2009. We will only accept registrations completed online. Payment is due upon receipt of invoice. You will need a purchase order number, authorizing official, and a mailing address for the invoice to complete your registration. You will be invoiced upon receipt of your registration.
Clicking on the registration link above will take you to an external site not part of the University of Kentucky or PIMSER.
For More Information
For more information on the program itself, please contact:
Kim Zeidler Watters,
Director
Kim.Zeidler@uky.edu
859-257-4915
For more information regarding registration and payments, please contact:
Jessica Dutzy,
Conference Coordinator
jessicadutzy@uky.edu
859-257-3706