MCCCD Program Description

Teaching Elementary Number Sense and Operations Grades K-8

Course: EPD250

First Term: 2011 Fall

Lecture 6 Credit(s) 6 Period(s) 6 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Focus on knowledge and skills for number sense and operations grades K-8. Covers learning environments, teaching resources, and use of technology in the presentation of numeration, number theory and computation. Emphasis on State Academic Math and Common Core Standards. Includes practical application of teaching strategies for elementary students as well as teachers of mathematics.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify current State Academic Math Standards for grades K-8. (I) 2. Summarize characteristics of learners. (II) 3. Use various classroom management techniques. (III) 4. Assess various mathematics teaching resources currently available. (IV) 5. Summarize various teaching strategies. (V) 6. Use various teaching strategies. (V) 7. Examine and identify classes of numbers and their properties. (VI) 8. Design a specific grade level curriculum map for number sense and operation. (VI) 9. Apply concepts of number theory. (VI) 10. Simplify numerical expressions. (VI) 11. Apply numerical operations and properties. (VI) 12. Use various teaching resources to teach numeration to elementary students. (IV-VI) 13. Use various teaching resources to teach number theory to elementary students. (IV-VI) 14. Use various teaching resources to teach computation to elementary students. (IV-VI) 15. Describe how incorporating technology to teach mathematics can enhance student learning. (VII) 16. Establish a learning environment for mathematics activities. (VIII) 17. Evaluate various assessment methods. (IX) 18. Demonstrate use of assessment instruments for mathematics. (IX) 19. Create a specific grade appropriate numeration lesson plan. (X) 20. Create a specific grade appropriate number theory lesson plan. (X) 21. Create a specific grade appropriate computation lesson plan. (X) 22. Teach a specific grade appropriate number sense lesson. (X) 23. Teach a specific grade appropriate operations lesson. (X) 24. Evaluate the classroom practicum experience. (XI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. State Board of Education A. Academic Math Standards B. Common Core Standards II. Characteristics of Learners A. Learning Styles B. Past Experiences C. Backgrounds D. Prior Knowledge E. Cultural Differences III. Classroom Management A. Styles B. Techniques C. Positive Learning Environment D. Culturally Responsive IV. Resources A. Textbooks 1. Number Sense 2. Operations B. Internet/Computers C. Professional Literature D. Other V. Teaching Strategies A. Match to Subject Matter B. Concepts and Generalizations C. Math Skills D. Developmental Levels E. Diverse Needs F. Asking Questions G. Encourage Critical Thinking VI. Mathematics Curriculum A. Base Ten System B. Number Theory 1. Primes and Composites 2. Least Common Multiple 3. Greatest Common Factor 4. Divisibility Rules C. Computation D. Numerical Expressions E. Development 1. Number Sense 2. Operations F. Objectives G. Resources H. Standards I. Current Trends VII. Technology A. Computers B. Software C. Internet D. Media E. Other VIII. Learning Environment A. Classroom B. Math Lab Setting C. Experiences IX. Assessments A. Purpose B. Standards C. Methods X. Lesson Plans A. Preparation B. Objectives C. Teaching Procedures D. Learning Activities E. Material F. Assessments G. Remedial Activities H. Enrichment Activities XI. Application A. Classroom Observation B. Classroom Participation C. Reflection

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/28/2011

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