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GRAD > EDC G > 668

Content & Methods for Teaching Elementary School Mathematics

Description:
This course examines content knowledge and methodologies for teaching mathematics to Elementary School students. Primary emphasis is given to the development of the number systems; the decimal system; the use of technology and various manipulatives; the standard algorithms for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of integers, fractions and decimals, and their rationales; and the relationship of elementary mathematics and various curricula to more advanced mathematics. Lesson planning, assessment, mathematics curricula, and making mathematics lessons and concepts accessible to all students are discussed. The course is intended to help the prospective elementary school teacher see elementary school mathematics education as an integral and fundamental part of a students overall mathematical education.

Offered in:

2013 Fall

Section Class Number Weekly Schedule Time Instructor Location
01 2463 M 07:00 PM - 09:45 PM Gilbert,Michael James W01-0004 More Info

2013 Spring

Section Class Number Weekly Schedule Time Instructor Location
02 12640 Tu 04:00 PM - 06:45 PM Gilbert,Michael James W01-0034 More Info