MATH 383: Mathematics for Teachers III: Whole Numbers and Operations

Course Description

This course is designed to provide future teachers with opportunities to develop the mathematical understandings crucial to the teaching of whole numbers and operations concepts in the elementary grades. The students will study mathematical ideas including composing and decomposing whole numbers, different meanings and representations for operations, reasoning behind multiple solution strategies and representations, and connections among those solutions and representations. The course integrates mathematical content with pedagogy, including creating inclusive mathematical learning environments, selecting worthwhile mathematical tasks, attending and reacting to others’ mathematical thinking, and supporting caregivers in fostering their child’s success in mathematics. (F).