Methods - Integrated Math Concepts and Instruction

Catalog description

“Students must learn mathematics with understanding, actively building new knowledge from experience and prior knowledge . . . Learning with understanding is essential to enable students to solve new kinds of problems they will inevitably face in the future.” -Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, pages 20 – 21. This course focuses on implementing high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and methods of instruction in mathematics for aspiring educators pursuing a PK-5 teaching certification. As this course is a corequisite to the Origins and Application of Numbers and Operations, Origins and Applications of Algebraic Thinking, and Geometry, Data & Probability, candidates will not only be learning the mathematical practices but will be engaged in implementing high-yield instructional methods utilization of available materials and techniques. A mathematics content course for prospective elementary school teachers. Topics include problem-solving, numeration systems, real numbers, number theory, geometry, probability, statistics, and algebra. Math manipulatives are used in this course. In-person field experience while taking this course is required.