Teaching Math in the Primary Grades

The course equips prospective teachers with pedagogical content knowledge for the teaching of basic contents in mathematics in the primary level. Understanding of key concepts and skills of whole numbers up to 10, 000 fractions, measurement, simple geometric figures, pre- algebra concepts and data representation and analysis are applied using appropriate technology. Teaching strategies include problem solving, critical thinking, differentiated instruction, inquiry-based learning with the use of manipulatives based on cultural context will be emphasized