EPA 585 Understanding Mathematical Thinking, Grades K-5

Course Number: EPA 585
Course Title: Understanding Mathematical Thinking in Grades K-5
Class #: 6123
Dates: February 4 - May 10, 2013
Times: Asynchronous Weekly Online Sessions
Delivery: Online
Faculty: Howard Tuttle, Maine School Administrative District #11
Credit: Three (3) Inservice Graduate Credits
Tuition/Fees: $1,324.00 (Maine Resident)
Registration Form: Click Here (pdf) or call 780-5054

During this course, participants will examine their own mathematics understandings and seek to expand these understandings, especially as they relate to computation and the foundations of algebra k-4. Through the use of various standards-based mathematics curricula, participants will better understand the important concepts in an elementary mathematics program and how teaching through “best practice” can help students to understand, retain, and connect k-4 mathematics concepts. Participants will focus on meaningful student assessment methods that promote further learning of mathematics. The course will provide an in-depth look into the number, operation, and algebra mathematics concept strands at the k-4 elementary level as well as effective strategies for teaching these concepts. This course will incorporate lessons and activities from several standards-based mathematics programs.