MAED 310 Reading and Writing Mathematics
The course will use the vehicle of problem solving to help students develop their abilities in reading and writing mathematics. It will also focus on how reading and writing exercises can be used to enhance the teaching and learning of mathematics, and how reading and writing mathematics can be used to enhance the teaching of literacy. The course will include discussions of reading mathematics, writing mathematics, oral presentation of mathematics, and problem solving techniques. "Communication" is one of the standards from Principles and Standards for School Mathematics of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Students will read and discuss material from the NCTM and other sources related to the standard.
Credits
3
Offered
Every semester