Mathematics Seminar for Middle School Teachers

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This course is intended to provide a background for teaching algebra and geometry in the middle school. This course will emphasize problem solving, communication, reasoning, representations, and making connections. Through problem-solving activities lead by either the instructor or students, the course will emphasize specific topics such as proportional reasoning, pattern finding, generalizing functional relationships, solving equations, area, perimeter, and volume. In particular, the course will emphasize the links between algebra and geometry, and when appropriate, will use relevant manipulatives including technology. The course will also emphasize pedagogical implications of current research regarding the teaching and learning of algebra and geometry. Components: Class Prereqs/Coreqs: P: Junior standing and admission to the School of Education and math proficiency level of 40 (or C- or better in MATH 2450 , MATH 2530 , or MATH 2640 ) Typically Offered: Fall - odd year