EDPI 2240 - Teaching Developmentally Appropriate Math PreK-5

Teacher candidates will analyze the teaching content of mathematics for grades Pre-K through 5th, from both the traditional and special-needs perspectives. This course is designed as an in-depth study of the basic concepts, methods and applications of counting, numbers, operations and algebra, geometry, measurement and data, and problem solving. This course will develop the candidate’s ability to use a variety of manipulatives, instructional materials/strategies, assessment methods, and accommodation techniques to support children’s mathematical thinking and reasoning. The mathematical content of the course will focus on Ohio’s Learning Standards for Mathematics, and the Standards for Mathematical Practices. Instruction will focus on the development of these concepts through demonstration, exploration, and discussion using hands-on manipulatives and appropriate technology.

Credits: 3

Prereq: Teacher Education Level 1 Admission
Lecture hours: 3