MCCCD Program Description

Teaching Geometry and Measurement Grades K-8

Course: EPD251

First Term: 2014 Spring

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Focus on knowledge and skills for geometry and measurement concepts for grades K-8. Covers geometric properties, transformation of shapes, coordinate geometry and measurement. 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. Assess various mathematics teaching resources currently available. (II) 3. Define measurement. (III) 4. Design a specific grade level curriculum map for integrated measurement. (III) 5. Create measurement formulas. (III) 6. Solve problems involving measurement. (III) 7. Describe various teaching resources used to teach measurement to elementary students. (II, III) 8. Design a specific grade level curriculum map for geometry. (IV) 9. Identify and describe various two and three dimensional lines and shapes. (IV) 10. Compare and contrast characteristics of various two and three dimensional lines and shapes. (IV) 11. Solve problems using two and three dimensional shapes. (IV) 12. Describe the characteristics and effects of transformations. (IV) 13. Use various teaching strategies to teach geometry to elementary students. (IV, V) 14. Establish a learning environment for mathematics activities. (II-VI) 15. Create and teach a specific grade appropriate volume lesson plan. (I-VI) 16. Create and teach a specific grade appropriate transformation of shapes lesson plan. (I-VI) 17. Create and teach a specific grade appropriate coordinate geometry lesson plan. (I-VI) 18. Evaluate the field experience. (VII)
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. Resources A. Textbooks 1. Measurement 2. Geometry B. Internet/Computers/Software C. Professional Literature D. Other III. Measurement A. Units of Measure 1. Length 2. Area 3. Volume 4. Weight 5. Time 6. Temperature 7. Angles B. Formulas 1. Perimeter 2. Circumference 3. Area 4. Volume 5. Surface Area C. Conversions 1. Customary System 2. Metric System IV. Geometry A. Properties 1. Points 2. Lines 3. Angles 4. Polygons 5. Circles B. Problem Solving 1. Properties of Angles 2. Pythagorean Theorem C. Transformation of Shapes 1. Lines of Symmetry 2. Translation, Reflection, Rotation 3. Degrees of Rotation D. Coordinate Geometry 1. Number Line 2. Coordinate Plane 3. Transformations 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. Lesson Plans A. Preparation B. Objectives C. Teaching Procedures D. Learning Activities E. Material F. Assessments G. Remedial Activities H. Enrichment Activities VII. Application A. Classroom Observation B. Classroom Participation C. Reflection

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2013

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