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First Steps in Mathematics
Facilitator Course

These 'train the trainer' courses are the most cost effective way for schools or districts to deliver their own First Steps in Mathematics courses to a large number of teachers. Facilitators attending this comprehensive seven-day course are provided with intensive training and support materials that will help them provide high quality professional development and ongoing support for other teachers.

"The mathematics learning is deep and addresses what students and teachers need to know."

Early Years Maths Consultant, Victoria, Australia - 2006

"Excellent, it’s been a revelation."

Gateshead, UK - 2006

"It has been very challenging, enjoyable and a great opportunity for our teachers."

Consultant CEO Victoria, Australia - 2006

Choose from the following Facilitator Courses.

  • First Steps in Mathematics NUMBER Facilitator Course
  • First Steps in Mathematics MEASUREMENT Facilitator Course (available in 2008)

Please Note:
Courses are based on two sessions, separated by approximately one month.

  • Part 1 - three days
  • Part 2 - four days

Attend a Course and Receive

  • Comprehensive Facilitator Notes to conduct 18 hours of professional learning for teachers
  • The complete set of presentation slides on PowerPoint™
  • First Steps in Mathematics: Volume 1 Text
  • First Steps in Mathematics: Volume 2 Text
  • First Steps in Mathematics Overview Book
  • First Steps in Mathematics: Course Book
  • Ongoing support from STEPS Professional Development
  • Access to a significant discount on the First Steps in Mathematics books used to conduct courses
  • Certificate of participation (42 hours)
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First Steps in Mathematics
Teacher Courses

This hands-on, eighteen hour courses focus on helping teachers make effective use of the First Steps in Mathematics materials in their own classrooms. Teachers will have time to discuss and explore crucial aspects of Key Understandings outlined in each resource book.

"Challenging and enjoyable! It challenged my preconceived notions, provoked discussion and motivated my exploration"

Andrew McKie, Geelong College Prep School, Melbourne, Australia-2006

Choose from the following Teacher Courses.

  • First Steps in Mathematics NUMBER Teacher Course
  • First Steps in Mathematics MEASUREMENT Teacher Course

Attend a Course and Receive

  • 18 hours of high quality professional learning
  • First Steps in Mathematics: Volume 1 Text
  • First Steps in Mathematics: Volume 2 Text
  • First Steps in Mathematics Overview Book
  • First Steps in Mathematics: Course Book
  • Certificate of participation (18 hours)
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