EDUC 3260Princ&Methods:Assess/Tch Math

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Investigates mathematics education content, methods, and materials appropriate for the cognitive development of the P-2 child. Overviews development of acquisition of mathematical concepts and examines the assessment/ correction process as needed for grades P-2. Teaches strategies appropriate to all children including regular education students and those with learning difficulties, ELL learners, and gifted learners. Introduces conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, mathematical reasoning, and/or problem solving skills. Requires application of content knowledge, methods, and materials during real-world teaching experiences within grades P-2. Examines current research on teaching strategies and the assessment /correction process during the field experience. Emphasis will be placed on developmentally appropriate practices and various content area integration within mathematics. (F,S) Prerequisites: Completion of EDUC 3101, EDUC 3263, EDUC 3271, and EDUC 3287, all with grades of C or above, courses in the professional education program are not available to transient students who have not met the program requirements. Corequisites: EDUC 3286, EDUC 4261, ESOL 4240, and READ 3262.