Central to NCTM 2000s Number and Operation Standard is the development of number sense. Help students gain more than an algorithmic understanding of ratio, proportion, percent. Making reasonable estimates along with understanding how the concepts are interrelated is included. Design and develop activities and units that support computational fluency in tandem with understanding. Provides additional exposure and development of instructional strategies and models of science teaching.
Special emphasis is placed upon promoting critical thinking and decision making.
Provides additional exposure and development of instructional strategies and models of mathematics teaching. Special emphasis is placed upon promoting critical thinking and decision making. In-depth attention is given to the development and scoring of alternative assessment techniques such as portfolios and projects. Provides for the development of a variety of classroom observation techniques and clinical supervision skills. This course fulfills state requirements for becoming a supervisor of student interns.