EDU 5780 - Teaching Mathematics in the Middle and Secondary School 5-12

Goals: To gain knowledge and competency necessary to implement effective teaching strategies that support student investigation, discussion, and reasoning about challenging mathematical problems at the secondary level.

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.
Prerequisites: EDU 3150, 3250, and admission to teacher education. It is recommended that EDU 5620, 5690, and 5750 be taken previously and that 5780 be taken the semester prior to student teaching.