EDUC 320 - Math Methods

5 Credits

This course examines the research, theory and methods of teaching and learning mathematics spanning preschool through grade 8. We will pay special attention to children’s mathematical thinking, learning progressions, representations and resources used in learning rich and rigorous mathematics. The instructional focus will begin this quarter through introduction of a variety of instruction principles and methods that lead students to form robust understandings of mathematical concepts, develop procedural fluency, engage in problem solving and mathematical modeling, and increase mathematical confidence. Promoting a just and equitable mathematics education will be an overarching theme throughout this course.

Pre-requisite(s) ENGL&101 with a 2.0 min
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - EDUC
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Evening
Designed to Serve Students in the BAS Teacher Certification program
Active Date 20220330T15:33:35

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Course Outline

Topics to be covered:

Math identity, dispositions, and learning
Early numeracy concepts: counting, number
Operations/base ten
Fractions/rational number
Geometry
Ratio/proportion
Algebra/Algebraic thinking
Mathematical modeling/problem solving
Home/Community Connections
Culturally responsive and inclusive pedagogies
Pedagogy: Routine instructional strategies: number talks & mathematizing the world
Pedagogy: Basics of collaborative learning/complex instruction
Pedagogy: Eliciting and building on student thinking and cultural funds of knowledge
Pedagogy: Learning mathematics through play and perseverance

Student Learning Outcomes
Develop math learning and instruction informed by social, cultural, race and disabilities that can be present in the classroom.

Produce a sample lesson plan that draws on student learning progressions and multiple learning contexts (i.e. conceptual milestones/stumbling blocks; school/non-school contexts) in different content domains of mathematics.

Construct lesson plans indicating research on mathematics teaching, learning, and classroom dynamics to inform instruction.

Design mathematical learning opportunities for children based on prevailing professional standards such as NCTM.

Develop strategies that engage family and community into mathematics learning based on NCTM suggested outcomes.

Demonstrate inclusive, culturally responsive teaching strategies based on professional standards associated with NCTM.

Integrate suitable existing mathematics curricula and resources into lesson plans.