EDU 5780 - Teaching Mathematics in Middle and High Schools (5-12)

Goals: Facilitate acquisition of knowledge and competencies necessary to implement effective teaching strategies that support student investigation, discussion, and reasoning related to mathematical understandings for the secondary and middle school levels.

Content: Addresses processes of inquiry and problem solving in mathematics; models of effective mathematics teaching; experiences planning and delivering of curriculum and assessment which are aligned with national and state standards; selection and use of appropriate instructional tools including texts, manipulatives, and technology for teaching secondary mathematics; support for students with diverse learning needs.

Taught: Spring term only

Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate Teacher Education program AND (EDU 3260 or EDU 5690) AND (EDU 3500 or EDU 5620) AND (EDU 5700 or EDU 5750)

Credits: 4