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| EDCI 53500 - Teaching And Learning Algebra And Functions |
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Credit Hours: 3.00. This is a course for current or prospective mathematics teachers wishing to explore ways of teaching algebra with a focus on addressing concerns related to student performance in algebra and increasing algebraic reasoning skills in the classroom. The course includes experiences with inquiry-based learning by engaging participants in algebra activities from two secondary National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards-based curricula. The course will provide opportunities for participants to collaborate on the development of algebraic thinking in mathematics classrooms and will address pedagogical approaches to students' learning of algebra. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
3.000 Credit hours Syllabus Available Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Lecture Offered By: College of Education Department: Curriculum and Instruction Course Attributes: Upper Division May be offered at any of the following campuses: West Lafayette Learning Outcomes: 1. Content and pedagogical knowledge for teaching algebra. 2. Familiarity with NCTM standards-based mathematics curricular. 3. Disposition that values students' contributions and desires to motivate students to learn algebra using a variety of strategies, including engaging them in making sense of algebraic concepts and making use of their life experiences to find relevant contexts for algebra. Restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: Freshman: 15 - 29 hours Sophomore: 45 - 59 hours Freshman: 0 - 14 hours Sophomore: 30 - 44 hours |
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