Teaching K-6 Data Analysis and Problem Solving. ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

Prerequisite(s): Professional educator license; admission to graduate program in the School of Education; or permission of the Dean of the School of Education. Develops a firm problem-solving foundation. Using skills and strategies applied in mathematical contexts practicing teachers will learn to think, work with others, present solutions orally to the whole class, and write up detailed solutions. Provides practicing teachers a deeper understanding of probability and data representation and analysis. Special attention in this course will be given to children's typical error patterns, problem solving strategies, interpreting and assessing students' work and learning, and integration of the NCTM process standards and the Utah Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs).