Course Description
Elementary grades mathematics instruction for K-5 learners. Emphasizes practical and theoretical attention to best practices, curriculum, assessment, and standards of practice focusing on Geometry, Data Analysis & Probability, and Measurement. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A.T., Elementary Education concentration, or permission of instructor.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Describe a vision of high-quality mathematics instruction that provides all students access to grade-level mathematical content and meaningful participation in mathematical discourse.
Develop mathematical knowledge for teaching elementary mathematics, specifically rational number, geometry, and data and probability.
Develop instructional practices central to high-quality mathematics instruction, including selecting and adapting tasks, launching tasks, and facilitating whole-class discussions.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Warm-ups: Lead a short math routine for the class | 5% |
Student interview: Do math activities with one student and write about what you learned | 15% |
Class discussion plan: Look at student work and plan how you would discuss it | 15% |
Task launch plan: Plan how you would start a task so everyone can join in | 15% |
Curriculum analysis: Review a math curriculum and say what you would keep and change | 10% |
Lesson plan and rationale: Write a full lesson plan and explain your choices | 25% |
Participation/Professionalism: Join class activities and weekly online discussions | 15% |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Van de Walle, J. A., Karp, K. S., & Bay-Williams, J. M. (2023). Elementary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally (11th ed.). Pearson. Print ISBN-13: 9780136818038 (ISBN-10: 013681803X) eText ISBN-13: 978013681846
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.