EDU 575: PROBLEM-BASED MATHEMATICS

This course presents MAT candidates with methods, materials, and organizational techniques for providing problem-based mathematics in responsive, early childhood classrooms. MAT candidates will explore ways to best provide the essential content, processes, and attitudes of mathematics; specifically, how problem-based mathematics instruction is foundational to mathematics learning. Throughout the course, MAT candidates will discuss current curriculum issues in mathematics education and develop an understanding of mathematics as aligned to the present national (NCTM) and state curriculum standards and guidelines for mathematics instruction. This course will focus heavily on teacher candidate proficiency development and should be taken during the semester before the Clinical Residency experience. Prerequisite: Stage II Admission (Clinical Practice)