ECE 415

Mathematics Instruction in Preschool and the Primary Grades

Aimed at development of a justifiable rationale and philosophy for teaching and learning mathematics in preschool and the primary grades that takes into account the interrelationships among curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Includes exploration of constructive processes involved in developing mathematical understanding in young children with particular attention given the acquisition of numeracy and problem-solving strategies. Also examined and evaluated will be current standards, methods, and materials for teaching and learning mathematics during early childhood.

Units: 3.0