MATH 414 Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School

This course will focus on pedagogical techniques specific to contemporary mathematics programs in the middle school with emphasis on the structure of the mathematics content and equitable teaching practices used for developing conceptual understanding. This course is for teacher certification only and graduate credit will not be granted. Thirty hours of field experience at the Middle School level is required. Taken concurrently with EDTE 316. In accordance with CT law, districts may require criminal background and/or DCF child abuse and neglect registry checks to participate in the field experiences in this class.  Students are required to follow the background check policies of the district in which they are placed and are responsible for all associated fees.  CCSU is not responsible for district policies.