ED 114 Instructional Strategies in Math

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Introduces the development of math concepts and presents a systematic approach to math instruction. Students learn to link math instruction and assessment to state content standards.

Prerequisite: MTH 060 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate a math concept at the concept, connecting, and symbolic level of understanding.
Assess the mathematical knowledge of children.
Identify a developmentally appropriate math activity for a selected audience.
Create and organize a math notebook containing developmentally appropriate lesson plans for each of the math concepts covered in this course.
Integrate math when planning lessons.
Teach a math activity to a small group of children.
Design and teach a math skill integrating computer technology.

Content Outline

Problem Solving
Math Assessment
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fraction Concept Development
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Patterns, Graphing, and Estimation
Computer Technology