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EDSE 3336 Math Methods, 6-12

This course will prepare teacher candidates who can identify key components of effective planning for secondary mathematics, develop effective plans for teaching mathematics to diverse secondary learners and justify the impact of the context on planning for secondary mathematics teaching and learning.There will be 15 hours of directed field-based experiences embedded into this course.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MATH 1000 or general math requirement and EDUC 2251

Student Learning Outcomes

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES (See School of Education Syllabus A – IV)


COURSE OUTCOMES:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of students’ development of mathematical concepts and computation. CCLO: 1, 3, 4, 5, 8
  2. Analyze and synthesize the basic principles of: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratio and proportion, geometry, measurement, statistics and probability, integers, pre-algebra, problem solving. CCLO: 2,3,5,6
  3. Identify purposes for studying and learning various mathematical computations, concepts, skills, and translate these into real life activities. CCLO: 1-8
  4. Identify and model a variety of commercial and teacher made math manipulatives such as Cuisenaire Rods, Base 10 Blocks, attribute blocks, fraction circles and squares, Unifix cubes, tangrams, Pentominoes, geoboards, Algeblocks and others as required. CCLO: 2-8
  5. Explore and evaluate various methodologies to teach mathematical concepts and skills. CCLO: 2-8
  6. Develop and use knowledge of current philosophies and trends as they relate to the teaching of math. CCLO: 1-6
  7. Explore a variety of problem solving skills and use them in teaching. CCLO: 1-7
  8. Explore and model mathematical concepts, skills, and estimation as they relate to everyday life. CCLO: 2-5
  9. Develop knowledge in, use, and integrate technology in the classroom for mathematics. CCLO: 1-8
  10. Explore and integrate the State of Georgia Standards and the NCTM Standards for diverse populations in pre-K-5 or 6-8 classrooms. CCLO: 1-8
  11. Observe, record and assess students’ behavior and mathematical abilities. Based on the previous, develop, implement and evaluate an instructional plan. CCLO: 1-10
  12. Reflect on her/his own teaching and makes suggestions for improvement. CCLO: 1-10