Mathematics for Elementary Teachers

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This course provides content knowledge and instructional practices that prospective teachers will need to help K-6 students build numeracy and arithmetic knowledge via the most recent research in mathematics education. The overall objective of math education is to help each child understand mathematical concepts, establish a positive mathematical identity, build flexible reasoning, and build mathematical agency. Students will examine Carpenter’s problem-type as a foundation for meeting Minnesota mathematics content standards as well as the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards. This course includes five (5) hours of field experience hours.