Theories and Methods of Teaching Elementary and Middle School Mathematics.

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The content, techniques, and strategies in the teaching of mathematics in the elementary and middle grades. Emphasis on philosophy and concepts of mathematics instruction based on the curriculum, professional, and assessment standards of NCTM and the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards, and the Common Core State Standards. Concurrent with EDUC 305L or EDUC 505L , EDUC 311L or EDUC 511L , EDUC 312 or EDUC 512 , EDUC 317 , SSCI 321 , SCI 322 . Prerequisite: EDUC 135 , EDUC 136 , EDUC 136L or EDUC 515L , EDUC 225 , EDUC 225L or EDUC 521L , EDUC 305 , MATH 125 , and admission to WheTEP.