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Mathematics Teaching and Curriculum in PreK-5th Grade


Course Description

Mathematics teaching and curriculum in preK through 5th grade. Content and materials appropriate for preK through 5th grade mathematics curriculum is integrated with an analysis of mathematics teaching, including the use of technology. Includes a field component.


Athena Title

Math Teach Curriculum PreK-5


Prerequisite

EMAT 3400


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall and spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

The objectives of this class are for you to: * Strengthen your own mathematics background in the areas of geometry, measurement, probability, and data analysis; * Learn to make decisions about content selection and modification of instructional activities based on theories of mathematical learning; * Use knowledge of how children learn mathematics to plan appropriate instruction.


Topical Outline

* Introduction * Time * Manipulatives * Money * Decimals * Data analysis * Glyphs * Questioning * Probability * Standardized achievement tests * Diverse learners * Parents * Measurement * Geometry * Assessment * Number theory * Prealgebra * Software analysis


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