MATHE 5950C Mathematics Knowledge for Teachers (Birth to Grade 6)
Focuses on the mathematics content knowledge needed to teach mathematics from birth to grade 6, and the development of children's numerical and logical reasoning. Includes topics such as problem solving, sets, operations with sets, functions, numerical systems with different bases, and topics in number theory. All topics are connected to children's developing mathematics understandings. Reasoning and proof, problem solving, connections, communication, and representation are threaded through all instruction. Includes 15 hours of fieldwork.
Contact Hours
3 hr./wk.