Secondary Mathematics Methods for In-service Teachers.

Catalog description

This course provides instruction to organize instructional materials, techniques of presentation and methods of evaluation for secondary school mathematics. It will be based on the research of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and Mathematics Framework for California Teachers. The participants will learn how to apply current research to their practice through development of lessons and assessment tools. They will investigate a variety of instructional strategies that develop conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and problem-solving and reasoning skills.