MATH 308 - Mathematical Teaching Practices for Elementary Educators

The final course in a three-course sequence in which prospective elementary teachers explore the fundamental aspects of the mathematics they will be expected to teach. Emphasis is the development of content specific teaching practices, techniques and dispositions that support sound mathematical teaching. Pre-service teachers learn to value and encourage the development of children’s strategies and invented algorithms within the context of mathematical operations with fractions. Students will engage in practice-based explorations of effective teaching and high-leverage practices in mathematics using materials taken from real classrooms. For prospective elementary teachers only.

Credits: 2
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisites: Declared education major, MATH 223 with a grade of C+ or better