This course is foundational for learning about the Early Math Essential Instructional Practices. It provides a history of the development of the Early Math Essential values in practices for the state of Michigan. Review the course overview which lays out the content and goals for the course. Then carefully and thoughtfully engage with the course's content including each video, activity, and reflection prompt. Full engagement will maximize learning and fully support you in your work to enhance the ways that children learn to use, understand, and do mathematics using a strengths-based approach.

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