ED 6084 - Methods and Materials of Teaching Mathematics

Credits: 3

Description This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and pedagogical skills to become effective secondary school mathematics teachers. Emphasis will be on lesson planning, instructional strategies, assessment, classroom management, problem solving and use of technology. Students learn various local and national standards such as NY State school mathematics standards, NCTM, INTASC. The students will produce a term paper detailing a standards based unit/lesson plan that utilizes technology in the classroom. The course includes field experience in the secondary schools. Fieldwork under supervision.

Prerequisites: Prerequisites for all courses: ED 6000, ED 6001.