ALTT 318: Mathematics Teaching Methods for act! students

Course Description

This course is designed to develop pedagogical skills for teaching mathematics in middle and high school. Students will learn about teaching methods, curricular approaches, academic language, and how to assess student performance in mathematics. Topics in this course are selected from math education research and national and state educational agencies’ recommendations for the goals and expectations for learning mathematics for all students. The Common Core State Standards for Math and Wisconsin Model Academic Standards for Math are used throughout this course. Both standards documents emphasize development of mathematical practices as central components to teaching and integration of mathematics with other topics students learn. Learning experiences and assignments in this course addresses some tasks that are included in the edTPA. Prerequisites: Admission to the Alternative Careers in Teaching program or instructor consent.