ELEM 452 - Teaching Student Centered Elementary Mathematics: Upper Grades

Description:
This course explores research based practices for teaching and learning mathematics in the upper elementary grades. Course content focuses on pedagogical strategies, curricular development, and content delivery for deep mathematics construct development and application. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ELEM 323 and ELEM 352 and ELEM 353 and ELEP 392C.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student/teacher candidate will be able to:

Identify the domains of mathematical learning as defined in the CCSS-M. 1.D.1, 1.D.4., 1.D.5, 1.D.12,
Explain how mathematical learning occurs in developmentally predictable progressions across all domains. 1.D.1, 1.D.4., 1.D.5, 1.D.12,
Identify key milestones in the developmental progression of each of the domains of mathematical learning in the upper elementary grades. 1.D.1, 1.D.4., 1.D.5, 1.D.12,
Align instruction to major, supporting, and additional CCSS-M clusters at the upper elementary grades. 1.D.1, 1.D.4., 1.D.5, 1.D.12,
Select curriculum materials/ learning tasks that support the developmental progression of mathematical learning, across all domains, at the upper elementary grades. 1.D.1, 1.D.4., 1.D.5, 1.D.12,
Adapt and enhance curriculum materials/learning tasks that support the developmental progression of mathematical learning, across all domains, at the upper elementary grades. 1.D.1, 1.D.4., 1.D.5, 1.D.12,
Design curriculum materials/learning tasks that support the developmental progression of mathematical learning, across all domains, at the upper elementary grades. 1.D.1, 1.D.4., 1.D.5, 1.D.12,
Demonstrate/implement effective instruction and pedagogical strategies that support the developmental progression of mathematical learning, across all domains, at the upper elementary grades. 1.D.1, 1.D.4., 1.D.5, 1.D.12,
Select learning tasks for the upper elementary grades that embed CCSS-M mathematical practices in the instructional process and deepen conceptual understanding. 1.D.3
Adapt and enhance learning tasks for the upper elementary grades that embed CCSS-M mathematical practices in the instructional process and deepen conceptual understanding. 1.D.3
Implement learning tasks for the upper elementary grades that embed CCSS-M mathematical practices in the instructional process and deepen conceptual understanding. 1.D.3
Use a variety of mathematical models and instructional strategies in order to connect mathematical concepts to real problems and experiences of the upper grade elementary learners. 1.D.11, 1.D.12.B
Utilize instructional technology effectively to enhance the teaching and learning of mathematical concepts. 1.D.11, 1.D.12.B
Present upper grade mathematical concepts using multiple representations (e.g., numerical, graphical, analytical, an contextual) 1.D.11, 1.D.12.B
Evaluate mathematics curricular materials and resources for the upper elementary grades, based upon research based best practices, developmental appropriateness, and appropriateness for learner population. 1.D.12.A
Explain the role of manipulatives in the upper elementary grades as a tool to support conceptual understanding. 1.D.12.A
Explain the importance of mathematical discourse as a support to and function of mathematical understanding. 1.D.12.C
Design and implement learning tasks that emphasize mathematical discourse. 1.D.12.C

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/18/17