CIMS 3340 Methods/Assessment for Teaching Mathematics in Grades 5-8

The purpose of this course is to prepare teacher candidates as specialists in the learning and assessment of mathematics at the middle school level (grades 5-8). The course extends students’ professional knowledge for teaching and assessing mathematics learned in CIEE 3290 for grades K-5 and emphasizes the appreciation of mathematics from the point of view of the cognitive and social changes that occur in early adolescence. Consistent with the principles, standards, and pedagogical techniques in the Common Core Mathematics Standards, adopted by New Jersey(CCMS, 2010) and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics “Principles and Standards for School Mathematics” (NCTM, 2000), students explore learning in algebra and geometry that go beyond concerns with number. The course places special emphasis on issues of equity, working with diverse student populations, the importance of peer relations in middle school learning, inquiry-based learning, and meeting expectations for standardized state assessments. Prerequisite(s): CIEE 2290
Credits: 2.0