MED 6000 Elementary Mathematics for Teachers

This course is designed to build a strong conceptual understanding of basic mathematics concepts. A basic premise of the course is that mathematics is more than the memorization of rules and procedures. The course will help teachers develop a clear understanding of fundamental mathematical concepts and learn how to teach mathematics in a student-centered, participatory learning environment. Singapore Mathematics techniques will be integrated into the course. The course will be presented in a workshop format and will feature high levels of student involvement. The course will focus on the following: Place Value and Models of Arithmetic, Mental Math and Word Problems, Algorithms, and Fractions.