EDU 3360 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School

Institution:

Aurora University

Subject:

Description:

3 semester hours Students will develop an understanding of the methodologies and approaches to teaching and integrating mathematics in the elementary school. The purpose of this course is to explore, create and utilize a variety of instructional math strategies that are developmentally appropriate and motivating for the elementary school child. Students will have the opportunity to participate in activities using math in order to facilitate the learning, the application and the implementation of concepts and procedures to real-world situations. In addition, this course involves preservice teachers in a variety of problem-solving activities designed to develop meanings and properties of mathematical concepts. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75, passing a background and a sex offender check, EDU2100 and EDU2260.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.aurora.edu

Phone Number:

(630) 892-6431

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.