# Core Curriculum

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## [Core Curriculum: General Discussion](https://community.aphhive.org/t/core-curriculum-general-discussion/35)

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**Author:** [@adresselhaus](https://community.aphhive.org/u/adresselhaus)\
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Set of courses which include basic educational priorities, that provide school age students knowledge and skills that lead to graduation and successful work experiences. Use this Topic for General discussion, suggestions…

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## [Quorum Studio User Study](https://community.aphhive.org/t/quorum-studio-user-study/2850)

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**Author:** [@Clay\_Ivie](https://community.aphhive.org/u/Clay_Ivie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/quorum-studio-user-study/2850 "2026-10-14T01:27:28Z")

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Hello all, my name is Clay and I am a student at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. My professor is the creator of the Quorum programming language and for this semester, myself and a group of students have decided to tr…

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## [Course Discussion: Module 2, The Complementary Abacus](https://community.aphhive.org/t/course-discussion-module-2-the-complementary-abacus/839)

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**Author:** [@adresselhaus](https://community.aphhive.org/u/adresselhaus)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/course-discussion-module-2-the-complementary-abacus/839 "2026-09-23T14:15:01Z")

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The Complementary Abacus Previously, when did you typically introduce a calculator to your students? What might you do differently now? Create an addition and subtraction problem for the purpose of teaching the com…

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## [Abacus](https://community.aphhive.org/t/abacus/243)

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**Author:** [@acampbell](https://community.aphhive.org/u/acampbell)\
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**Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/abacus/243 "2026-05-07T15:26:50Z")

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Does anyone know of abacus tutorial videos posted online that I can watch to try and remember all that I forgot from my college class?

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## [Course Discussion: Module 5, I Feel the Need … The Need for Speed](https://community.aphhive.org/t/course-discussion-module-5-i-feel-the-need-the-need-for-speed/842)

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**Author:** [@adresselhaus](https://community.aphhive.org/u/adresselhaus)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/course-discussion-module-5-i-feel-the-need-the-need-for-speed/842 "2025-11-06T19:16:37Z")

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I Feel the Need … The Need for Speed Create an addition and subtraction problem for the purpose of teaching carrying complements across columns. Be sure to not make it too complex and include at least 4 addends/subtra…

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## [Course Discussion: Module 4, Come Back to the Five and Dime](https://community.aphhive.org/t/course-discussion-module-4-come-back-to-the-five-and-dime/841)

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**Author:** [@adresselhaus](https://community.aphhive.org/u/adresselhaus)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/course-discussion-module-4-come-back-to-the-five-and-dime/841 "2025-11-06T19:11:41Z")

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Come Back to the Five and Dime Create an addition and subtraction problem which contains the combination of complements of five and ten. Be sure to include at least four single digits. How would you provide opportu…

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## [Course Discussion: Module 3, Five is Prime](https://community.aphhive.org/t/course-discussion-module-3-five-is-prime/840)

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**Author:** [@adresselhaus](https://community.aphhive.org/u/adresselhaus)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/course-discussion-module-3-five-is-prime/840 "2025-11-06T17:43:57Z")

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Five is Prime What strategies will you use with current students when they are reading braille or large print worksheets? Do you have additional suggestions of strategies? Create an addition and subtraction problem…

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## [Course Discussion: Module 1, Abacus Beginnings](https://community.aphhive.org/t/course-discussion-module-1-abacus-beginnings/838)

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**Author:** [@adresselhaus](https://community.aphhive.org/u/adresselhaus)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/course-discussion-module-1-abacus-beginnings/838 "2025-11-04T19:50:19Z")

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Abacus Beginnings Identify evaluations or describe student characteristics you have used to determine if a student on your caseload will be taught to use an abacus. Based on what you learned from this module, what mig…

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## [Cohort Participant Introduction](https://community.aphhive.org/t/cohort-participant-introduction/1412)

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**Author:** [@hblankenship](https://community.aphhive.org/u/hblankenship)\
**Replies:** 257\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 6:15am UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/cohort-participant-introduction/1412 "2025-07-07T06:15:24Z")

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Welcome to the Hive Summer Cohort for 2024! Please use this thread to introduce yourself and begin connecting with one another. Please include: Name Professional Role Location A brief description of the stude…

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## [Certification](https://community.aphhive.org/t/certification/1850)

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**Author:** [@clivingston](https://community.aphhive.org/u/clivingston)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/certification/1850 "2024-08-13T14:57:25Z")

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On the Hive, we got our certificate for completing the course. It only says 10 credits, which is the hive only course. Will we get a separate certificate for the extra 4 hours from the cohort?? thanks!

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## [Week 5: July 28-August 3](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-5-july-28-august-3/1632)

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**Author:** [@amydicampbell](https://community.aphhive.org/u/amydicampbell)\
**Replies:** 242\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 4:41am UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-5-july-28-august-3/1632 "2024-08-10T04:41:21Z")

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Instructions : Participants are expected to respond to one of the questions posted in a manner that reflects an appropriate level of analysis and engagement in the discussion; applying the knowledge and insights from the…

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## [Need help with the Hive or discussion board?](https://community.aphhive.org/t/need-help-with-the-hive-or-discussion-board/1376)

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**Author:** [@adresselhaus](https://community.aphhive.org/u/adresselhaus)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 2:22am UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/need-help-with-the-hive-or-discussion-board/1376 "2024-08-10T02:22:52Z")

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Cohort Helpful Hints Reading materials will only be distributed to participants enrolled in the cohort. APH Summer Cohort Syllabus.pdf (220.2 KB) Weekly Check-in forms for enrolled cohort participants Week 1 C…

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## [Week 4: July 21-27](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-4-july-21-27/1631)

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**Author:** [@amydicampbell](https://community.aphhive.org/u/amydicampbell)\
**Replies:** 265\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-4-july-21-27/1631 "2024-08-09T20:58:21Z")

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Instructions : Participants are expected to respond to one of the questions posted in a manner that reflects an appropriate level of analysis and engagement in the discussion; applying the knowledge and insights from the…

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## [Frequently Asked Questions about the Hive Summer Cohort](https://community.aphhive.org/t/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-hive-summer-cohort/1385)

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**Author:** [@adresselhaus](https://community.aphhive.org/u/adresselhaus)\
**Replies:** 48\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-hive-summer-cohort/1385 "2024-08-09T14:24:37Z")

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A place to find answers for common questions!

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## [Week 3: July 14-20](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-3-july-14-20/1630)

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**Author:** [@amydicampbell](https://community.aphhive.org/u/amydicampbell)\
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**Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 2:13am UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-3-july-14-20/1630 "2024-08-09T02:13:09Z")

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Instructions : Participants are expected to respond to one of the questions posted in a manner that reflects an appropriate level of analysis and engagement in the discussion; applying the knowledge and insights from the…

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## [Week 2: July 7-13](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-2-july-7-13/1629)

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**Author:** [@amydicampbell](https://community.aphhive.org/u/amydicampbell)\
**Replies:** 329\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-2-july-7-13/1629 "2024-08-07T13:32:31Z")

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Instructions : Participants are expected to respond to one of the questions posted in a manner that reflects an appropriate level of analysis and engagement in the discussion; applying the knowledge and insights from the…

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## [Week 1: July 1-6](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-1-july-1-6/1626)

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**Author:** [@amydicampbell](https://community.aphhive.org/u/amydicampbell)\
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**Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-1-july-1-6/1626 "2024-08-07T13:08:23Z")

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Instructions: Participants are expected to respond to one of the questions posted in a manner that reflects an appropriate level of analysis and engagement in the discussion; applying the knowledge and insights from the …

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## [Unlocking the Foundations of Reading: Question 1--Marion Myhre](https://community.aphhive.org/t/unlocking-the-foundations-of-reading-question-1-marion-myhre/1811)

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**Author:** [@Marion.Myhre](https://community.aphhive.org/u/Marion.Myhre)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/unlocking-the-foundations-of-reading-question-1-marion-myhre/1811 "2024-07-14T13:55:04Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Week 1: July 1-6: Question 1: Hello everyone, this is Marion. I started my career in the field back in the late 90’s at Perkins School for the Blind, as a Vocational instructor and Horticu…

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## [Join the Hive Summer Cohort!](https://community.aphhive.org/t/join-the-hive-summer-cohort/1262)

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**Author:** [@adresselhaus](https://community.aphhive.org/u/adresselhaus)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/join-the-hive-summer-cohort/1262 "2024-06-26T16:37:36Z")

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Do you need to earn certification renewal credit? Are you passionate about empowering students through literacy? APH is excited to invite you to our upcoming summer cohort, tailored specifically for educators who are de…

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## [Creative art supplies](https://community.aphhive.org/t/creative-art-supplies/246)

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**Author:** [@acampbell](https://community.aphhive.org/u/acampbell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 6:01am UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/creative-art-supplies/246 "2023-08-10T06:01:20Z")

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What are some common household items that students can use for art projects at school? What are some of your favorite “finds” at a dollar store? I want to help the school art teacher gather some interesting and unique se…

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## [Camp Abilities](https://community.aphhive.org/t/camp-abilities/155)

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**Author:** [@acampbell](https://community.aphhive.org/u/acampbell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/camp-abilities/155 "2023-06-13T14:08:36Z")

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How can I learn about Camp Ability locations across the United States?

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## [Experiences with Numeracy](https://community.aphhive.org/t/experiences-with-numeracy/159)

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**Author:** [@LeanneGrillot](https://community.aphhive.org/u/LeanneGrillot)\
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**Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/experiences-with-numeracy/159 "2023-06-07T17:43:10Z")

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Have you found a recent research article or had an experience with a student that is relevant to Brick-by-Brick Numeracy? Share your thoughts and ideas.

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## [Building Early Math Skills with Exposure to Tools](https://community.aphhive.org/t/building-early-math-skills-with-exposure-to-tools/143)

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**Author:** [@LeanneGrillot](https://community.aphhive.org/u/LeanneGrillot)\
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**Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/building-early-math-skills-with-exposure-to-tools/143 "2023-05-31T14:53:44Z")

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I love hearing about the use of math manipulatives designed for students who are blind or have low vision. There are many tools out there for early learners but exposure to ‘older’ tools is still important. I can remembe…
