Math/STEM in the Elementary Classroom

Catalog description

The purpose of this course is to introduce pre-service teachers to effective curriculum and instructional methods used by practicing math educators. Candidates will focus on strategies for teaching the Arkansas academic standards in relation to the mathematical practices while providing additional experiences with inquiry-based learning and math manipulatives. Students will practice developing and implementing discovery-based lesson plans and reflecting on teaching experiences. Significant field experience will be required for this course in combination with other field-based courses. Prerequisites: Admission to TEP, MATH 20073 (MTH 1053), MATH 20173 (MTH 2483), and MATH 25403 (MTH 2543).