See descriptions above. This course is the first in a series of two courses where teachers study, from a more advanced standpoint, topics in mathematics which they are expected to teach. Participants examine patterns and functions, number systems, whole number concepts and operations, and number theory. Topics are studied from a problem solving perspective. Relevant issues of teaching and learning mathematics in California are included.
Participants examine rational numbers, algebraic thinking, and probability.
Topics are studied from a problem solving perspective. Course readings are designed to stimulate discussion and reflection about current issues in mathematics education. This course is one of a cluster of four courses where teachers study, from a more advanced standpoint, the content areas of mathematics that they are expected to teach. Participants examine number systems, computation concepts and procedures, and rational and irrational numbers. Course topics are treated from a problem solving perspective.