SEC 522 Methods Teach Math Sec. School

This course addresses curriculum and the application of principles of teaching/learning to mathematics instruction in grades 7 through 12. Practical approaches to implementing NCTM and New York State Learning Standards for Mathematics, Science, and Technology are emphasized. The use of technology for instruction, mathematical and interdisciplinary problem-solving, communication, and reasoning and connections within mathematics and with practical applications for all pupils, including multicultural and exceptional populations, are explored. Course topics also include the use of manipulatives and concrete materials, the ability to design and write mathematical tasks, the need to structure the environment so that pupils construct their own learning and the design of assessment techniques, including portfolio evaluation. Teacher candidates will consider and develop methods for the integration of literacy, technologies, service learning, and inclusion strategies into instructional activities. Appropriate classroom accommodations and modifications for pupils with the full range of abilities are examined through course work and addressed in field experiences. A 20-hour field experience is required. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experiences. Prerequisite: SEC 515. Fall. (3 credits)