Graduate Catalog 2023-2024

EDSE 6636 Math Methods, 6-12

This course will prepare teacher candidates who can identify key components of effective planning for secondary mathematics, develop effective plans for teaching mathematics to diverse secondary learners and justify the impact of the context on planning for secondary mathematics teaching and learning. There will be 15 hours of directed field-based experiences embedded into this course.

Registration Name

Math Methods, 6-12

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

TBA

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Identify and demonstrate how engaging students in mathematical inquiry facilitates learning and developing scientific knowledge. 
  2. Develop effective online and in-person inquiry-based lesson plans to teach diverse learners mathematics.
  3. Develop a unit plan engaging students in math learning by setting appropriate goals consistent with the knowledge of how students learn mathematics.
  4. Apply mathematical concepts to students' personal lives, needs, and interests through inquiry, instruction, and experience. 
  5. Identify and plan fair and equitable mathematical assessment strategies that evaluate student progress toward learning objectives. 
  6. Identify and articulate inquiry-based practices and personal perspectives regarding instructional approaches for mathematical teaching.