EDUC 320 - Math Methods

5 Credits

This course examines the research, theory and methods of teaching and learning mathematics spanning preschool through grade 8. We will pay special attention to children’s mathematical thinking, learning progressions, representations and resources used in learning rich and rigorous mathematics. The instructional focus will begin this quarter through introduction of a variety of instruction principles and methods that lead students to form robust understandings of mathematical concepts, develop procedural fluency, engage in problem solving and mathematical modeling, and increase mathematical confidence. Promoting a just and equitable mathematics education will be an overarching theme throughout this course.

Pre-requisite(s) ENGL&101 with a 2.0 min; EDUC 304 with a 2.0 min; EDUC 330 with a 2.0 min
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - EDUC
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Evening, Online
Designed to Serve Students in the BAS Elementary Education Teacher Certification program
Active Date 20250401T11:45:41

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Course Outline

Examining mathematical curriculum from K-8

Reading articles that directly correlate with the student learning outcomes
Discussion boards, essays, and short entries to show understanding of learning periodically to check for understanding and proficiency.
Common Core State Standards exposure for Washington State Standards.
Develop lesson plans and curriculum units that align with instruction and assessment with rigorous learning objectives.
Discuss the importance of the intersectionality between students math identity, engagement, and culture
Students self-reflect on our own practice/learning.
Examine, and implement formative and summative assessments within lesson plans and curriculum

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate inclusive, culturally responsive teaching strategies by developing strategies that engage family and community into mathematics learning based on NCTM & common core standards suggested outcomes.

Develop math learning and instruction informed by social, cultural, racial and disabilities that can be present in the classroom. Students will do this by producing a sample lesson plan that indicates research on mathematics teaching, learning, and classroom dynamics to inform instruction.

Draw on student learning progressions and multiple learning contexts (i.e. conceptual milestones/stumbling blocks; school/non-school contexts) in different content domains of mathematics using NCTM, Common Core standards, using formative and summative assessments.

Integrate suitable existing mathematics curricula and resources into lesson plans.