ED 203 - Mathematical Methods I

3 Credit(s)

Participants in ED 203 focus on how to effectively teach mathematics to students in pre-kindergarten to second grade. Emphasis is placed on how young children learn mathematics, teaching strategies, techniques, learning activities related to specific mathematical topics, use of technology, and assessment of mathematics learning. The Early Childhood Mathematics: Promoting Good Beginnings, a joint position statement of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and NCTM’s Curriculum Focal Points provide a central focus for this course. The Pennsylvania Department of Education competencies covered in this course include those listed for number and operation, geometry, measurement, and data analysis and probability. As part of this course, students participate in field experiences with preschool through second grade students, enabling participants to relate the course content to teaching. This course includes Stages 1 and 2 Fieldwork.