3 semester credits

Education professionals in this course explore instructional and assessment strategies, including the best use of materials and technology, to develop children's conceptual understanding of mathematics. They engage in coursework that emphasizes real-world problem solving and incorporates content and process standards of The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). They assess and apply the latest research on the most effective methods for teaching developmentally appropriate mathematics curriculum from preschool through grade 3. Applying course concepts, education professionals complete various field experience assignments, such as developing various lessons on computation, algebra, data analysis, and probability.