EDU 5780 - Teaching Mathematics in the Middle and High Schools (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, EDU 3250, and admission to teacher education. EDU 5620, EDU 5690, and EDU 5750 recommended. Also recommend EDU 5780 be taken the semester prior to student teaching.

Credits: 4 credits