Math Methods in the Waldorf Grade School Grade School

Catalog description

This course explores effective methods for teaching math in grades 1-8. Topics include number sense, numeracy, arithmetic, mental math, estimation, measurement, fractions, decimals and business math, ratio, graphs, and basic algebra. The course will begin with a consideration of the importance of the teacher’s relationship to math. Age-appropriate curriculum and innovative teaching methods that support the development of a positive relationship to math, as well as mathematical competencies and skills, will then be covered. Students will engage in the development of lesson plans and the presentation of sample lessons.