This course is designed to equip teacher candidates to teach high school and intermediate mathematics. Candidates explore research related to best practices in presenting mathematical concepts in ways that engage students and provide opportunities for them to connect mathematics with other content areas and everyday life experiences. Emphasis is placed on planning and implementing specific learning activities that address a range of abilities and diversity among learners. Candidates learn the value of using a range of assessment activities to measure student progress in mastering mathematical concepts, including informal questioning techniques; formative, as well as summative assessments; textbook, teacher-made, and authentic assessments. Candidates practice mathematics teaching methods in simulated and clinical settings during the required practicum. Students are introduced to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) and encouraged to participate. North American Division (NAD) curriculum resources/ Adventist Learning Community (ALC) modules will be incorporated in this course. NOTE: Field experience hours: 42 hours (part of the 6-day Practicum Block 1; 7 hours/day).
ED 240 admission to the Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) Program.