EDUC 7118 - Teaching for Mathematical Understanding

3 cr.

This course focuses on the curriculum and pedagogy of standards-based middle school mathematics. Participants engage in problem solving and representing the mathematical concepts and professional teaching standards of middle school mathematics. Participants use graphing calculators, electronic probes, and internet resources. The course addresses the application of the Massachusetts Mathematics Curriculum Framework (MMCF) and the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers (PST). Learning standards from all five strands of the MMCF for grades six through eight are included with an emphasis on developing skills for improving instruction, assessment and student achievement.