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EDEM 3336 Math Methods, P-5

Candidates will explore the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to provide appropriate instruction for all elementary students. Candidates will analyze the teaching of mathematics, basic math content and general principles of mathematics including current issues, procedures, and techniques of instruction. Emphasis is placed on assisting candidates to teach mathematics content and processes with manipulatives. There will be 15 hours of directed field experiences embedded into this course. A pre-service certificate is required for this course.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MATH 1600 or general math requirement; Pre-service Certificate; EDUC 2000

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of students’ development of mathematical concepts and computation. InTASC: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 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. InTASC: 1, 4, 5, 7, 8
  3. Identify purposes for studying and learning various mathematical computations, concepts, skills, and translate these into real life activities. InTASC: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7
  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. InTASC: 4, 5
  5. Explore and evaluate various methodologies to teach mathematical concepts and skills. InTASC: 4, 5, 7, 8
  6. Develop and use knowledge of current philosophies and trends as they relate to the teaching of math. InTASC: 4, 5
  7. Explore a variety of problem solving skills and use them in teaching. InTASC: 4, 5
  8. Explore and model mathematical concepts, skills, and estimation as they relate to everyday life. InTASC: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7
  9. Develop knowledge in, use, and integrate technology in the classroom for mathematics. InTASC: 6
  10. Explore and integrate the State Standards and the NCTM Standards for diverse populations in pre-K-5 or 6-8 classrooms. InTASC: 1, 4, 5
  11. Observe, record and assess students’ behavior and mathematical abilities. Based on the previous, develop, implement and evaluate an instructional plan. InTASC: 6, 7
  12. Reflect on her/his own teaching and makes suggestions for improvement. InTASC: 9, 10