Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics

This course examines the secondary mathematics classroom, including research and learning theories in mathematics, curriculum, teaching strategies, integrating technology into the mathematics classroom, and assessment strategies.

Topics and Objectives

Mathematical Processes and Learning Theories

  • Analyze the mathematical processes addressed in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards and their impact on the teaching of mathematics.
  • Apply mathematical learning styles to a personal philosophy of teaching.
  • Analyze the impact of research on the teaching of mathematics.

Mathematics Curriculum

  • Analyze the NCTM Standards and their impact on the teaching of mathematics.
  • Reflect on the role of standards in the teaching of mathematics.
  • Analyze district courses of study and their possible impact on the mathematics curriculum.

Teaching Mathematics

  • Describe the components of a quality unit and lesson plan.
  • Analyze the teacher reflection process in regard to instructional delivery through units and lesson plans.

Assessment in Mathematics

  • Create an appropriate formative and summative assessment.
  • Analyze the effectiveness of alternative assessment strategies in regard to student learning in mathematics.
  • Define the role of students in setting standards for assessment in mathematical learning.
  • Correlate objectives to assessment items that reflect classroom instructional delivery and practice.

Integrating Technology in Mathematics

  • Analyze the role of different technologies in the learning of mathematics.
  • Reflect on the impact of the Internet/World Wide Web on teacher and student roles in regard to mathematical learning and delivery of instruction.

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