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This is a mathematics course for prospective and inservice elementary and middle school teachers. It addresses the concepts of a comprehensive elementary and middle school mathematics curriculum through reasoning and problem solving in the areas of number and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis and probability. Prerequisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course, intended for students preparing to become certified teachers (K-9), addresses methods, materials, and instructional issues in teaching mathematics in the elementary school. It is designed to help future teachers develop knowledge, skills, and beliefs that enhance their ability to teach mathematics to children. Prerequisite: Admission to National College of Education. 4 quarter hours

This course is intended for students preparing to become certified teachers. It addresses pedagogy, materials and instructional issues related to the learning and teaching of mathematics in elementary school. It is designed to help future teachers develop knowledge, skills and beliefs that will enhance their ability to teach mathematics to children. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the M.A.T. program or consent of M.A.T. program director, ELE500, EPS511, six hours of appropriate college mathematics, college algebra level and above, approved by transcript review. 2 semester hours

This course examines how primary grade school children learn mathematics while addressing instructional strategies and materials that promote meaningful learning. Emphasis on effective teaching will include lesson development, planning and management for hands on learning activities, and self-evaluation. Three hours of clinical experiences are required as part of the course. Prerequisite: Admission to National College of Education. 3 quarter hours

This course, intended for students preparing to become certificated teachers, addresses methods, materials, and instructional issues involved in teaching mathematics and science in the primary grades. It is designed to help future teachers develop knowledge, skills, and beliefs that enhance their ability to teach mathematics and science to children. Prerequisite(s): EPS500A and Admission to the College of Education 2 semester hours

This course builds upon the methods of teaching general elementary school mathematics through an in-depth focus on the curriculum, methods, materials, and issues related to the learning and teaching of mathematics in the middle grades (grades 6-8). Prerequisite(s): MHE480 or equivalent 3 semester hours or 5 quarter hours