MATH 377 - Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Grades

Credits: 3

Content, methods, materials and strategies for teaching Mathematics in grades 6-8 based on topics and mathematical practices outlined in the Common Core Standards. Topics include proportional reasoning; operations with rational numbers; algebraic expressions and equations; solving, graphing and modeling linear equations; geometric problems and statistical applications. For math education majors this course should be followed in the next semester by SEED 390X - Teaching Secondary School Math.

Pre-Requisites: Declared major or minor in mathematics education or elementary education of junior or senior status.
Offered: Fall, odd years