EDU 3120 - Methods for Teaching Math

Prerequisite(s): EDU 1100; EDU 2010; admission to Teacher Education Program.
Prepares future teachers to understand and adapt to the rapid pace of mathematic and technological change. Students will be provided blueprints for teaching math. The content of this course is aligned with national math curriculum standards, and includes grade-appropriate sample lessons and strategies for inquiry-based, problem-based and cooperative learning; guidelines for creating performance tasks that have real-world applications; methods for using data-based assessment before, during and after learning; collection of templates, planners, checklists and graphic organizers; and materials that can be reproduced for classroom instruction. Students will engage in a field experience facilitated by university supervisors. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)