Mathematics for Middle School Teachers

Catalog description

The investigation of mathematical problems as a means to develop as practitioners of the discipline of mathematics. Problems rely on a wide range of math topics. The primary focus of the course is on developing expertise in doing mathematics. By solving problems, students gain expertise in reasoning, constructing arguments, modeling, using resources, being precise, noticing deep structures of problems & expressing those structures with appropriate mathematical language. Significant emphasis on conceptual understanding of mathematics, connecting concepts to a range of realistic problem situations and appropriate use of technology. Understand and develop mathematical arguments and be able to clearly communicate those arguments using multiple representations. Prerequisite: MA 201 or concurrent