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EDN 324 - Foundations for Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School

3.00 credit hours
A foundation for the guiding principles and learning theories of teaching mathematics at the elementary and middle school levels. Emphasis is on the application of reasearch-based instructional strategies which facilitate students’ conceptual understanding, procedural fluency and mathematical reasoning skills in the mathematics classroom. Topics particular to mathematics education are addressed, such as use of precise mathematics language and development of effective assessment strategies.

Prerequisite(s): EDN 101 ; MTH 107 ; MTH 108 ; PSY 205  or concurrent enrollment; pass TAP 400 or qualifying ACT with writing. Concurrent enrollment in EDN 325 .Recommended GPA of 2.75.


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