MED 433 - Math Methods: Middle School

3 Credits
FALL

A study of the purposes, methods, planning, instruction, and evaluation techniques for teaching in middle school classrooms. The course provides new research, strategies, and philosophies to best meet the needs of young adolescents. A corresponding clinical field experience augments classroom readings, discussions, and activities. An emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate practices, reading across the curriculum, diverse student needs, and multilingual learners. Clinical field experience in an approved site is required [MED 430C].

This course provides teacher candidates with the educational theory, organizational structure, and instructional strategies central to middle school mathematics education. Students write lesson plans and assessments using Minnesota Mathematics standards. Instruction will focus on NCTM Principles to Action including conceptual mathematical understanding and research-based essential Mathematics Teaching Practices.

Offered alternate years (odd)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Department

Corequisite: MED 430C