Mathematical Problem Solving.

Catalog description

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: MATH 300 and MATH 310 , each with a minimum grade of C. A study of mathematical problem solving in areas of mathematics related to secondary mathematics education. Promotes the development of problem-solving skills through the use of explicit strategies, reflective practice and collaborative reasoning. Also provides the knowledge, skills and dispositions to support the development of mathematical problem solving in secondary mathematics students. A course designed for the secondary teacher preparation concentration.