SPEE 4240 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction for Diverse Learners K-5

Examines principles of mathematics and science education K-5. content emphasizes NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards along with the National Council of Teachers of Math’s (NCTM) Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics and the National Science Standards. Mathematics content ranges from counting skills to pre-alegbra, and science topics focus on earth, biologica, and physical science. Integrated unit design is used as Teacher Candidates organize relevant curriculum to exploit concepts in mathematics and science. Preformance-based assessments are presented, and instructional strategies that facilitate learning and generalization across content areas are emphasized. Teacher candidates engage in structured decision making to select, plan, emplement, and assess instruction, stressing individualized goal setting, adapting and modifying instructional content and teaching/learning strategies for learners with special needs. High and low level technologies are employed to enable all learners to access the general education curriculum while differentiating levels of difficulty for both challenged and gifted learners. Prerequisite(s): CIEE 2290 AND CISE 3400 AND CODS 3710
Credits: 3.0