ECE 515

Mathematics Instruction and Assessment In Preschool & The Primary Grades

All early childhood candidates beginning in Fall 2015 are required to satisfy one of the following prerequisites within the past six years to be qualified to take the ECE 515 course: Completion of MTH 127, MTH 128, and MTH 129 with a B- or better in each course; or, completion of 2 college algebra level mathematics courses or higher level mathematics courses (i.e. Calculus I and Calculus II), for a total of at least 6 credits equivalent to MTH 127, MTH 128, and MTH 129 with a B- or better in each course; or, pass the quantitative portion of the GRE with a score of 150+; or, pass the mathematics portion of the Praxis Core Academics Skills for Educators Test with a scaled score of 150 on a 100-200 scale. Aimed at developing a philosophy and justifiable rationale 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 to the acquisition of numeracy and problem-solving strategies. Current standards, methods, and materials for teaching and learning mathematics during early childhood are examined and evaluated.

Units: 3.0