Description
The Methods of teaching Middle School Mathematics course will focus on the NCTM and Misouri Show-Me Standards. Manipulatives, cooperative groups, the use of technology, activity files, learning styles of adolescents, types of assessments and PRAXIS II are a few of the topics that the course will cover. Number and Operations, Algebra, Measurement, Geometry, Data Analysis and Probability will be taught through problem solving. Students will be taught to develop connections between mathematics theory and classroom practice. Students will learn to evaluate the effectivenes of instructional episodes through observation, and micro-teaching experiences, as well. In addition, to enroll in the Competence Performance Seminar and complete a pre-post Mock Praxis II examination.