Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers

Catalog description

The purpose of this course is to enhance students? knowledge of the mathematics needed for teaching in elementary and middle school. Students will develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts, procedures, and relationships in the areas of number theory, geometry, data analysis, and algebra with an emphasis on how these concepts relate to problem-solving and critical thinking. Students will engage in solving cognitively challenging mathematical tasks, reflect on the aspects of instruction that support learning, and use these experiences as a basis for developing views about effective mathematics teaching and learning in elementary and middle level classrooms. Students will also learn problem-solving strategies and alternative ways of solving computational problems. This course aims to empower teacher candidates as mathematicians so that they are equipped to someday empower their students as mathematicians. Students cannot earn credit for both MATH 102 and MATH 103.