Numeracy

Catalog description

Course content includes assessing the nature and level of students' P-12 mathematics using a model of mathematical learning and designing developmentally appropriate instruction based on the results of such assessments. Course Outcome Goals: This course focuses on preparing special education majors to: (1)Identify students who have a mathematical learning disability by knowing and applying the various criteria for mathematical learning disabilities. (2)Use models of mathematical learning to identify the nature or type of a mathematical learning disability. (3)Use models of mathematical learning to develop instruction that allows students with mathematical learning disabilities to achieve required numeracy standards.