Teaching Mathematics In The Elementary School

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Historical and current curriculum developments in mathematics education with implications for classroom practice; analysis of instructional strategies; cognitive development; use of research results. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Course Learning Outcomes 1. Learn, practice, and reflect on strategies of teaching mathematics and their relationships to your beliefs and knowledge about how children learn mathematics. 2. Gain skill in assessing, evaluating, and responding to the needs of diverse learners in mathematics. 3. Understand ways to assess students’ mathematical understanding and learning. 4. Plan and carry out problem-solving mathematics instruction with a focus on students’ conceptual and procedural understanding. 5. Synthesize research and use findings to evaluate mathematics curriculum and current research in mathematics teaching, teacher education, and/or professional development. View Class Schedule