EDU 558 - Teaching Algebra to Middle School Students™

Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of and an opportunity to review the major concepts necessary to teach algebra to middle school students. Among the several core competencies that students need to develop strong skills in algebra is algebraic number sense. Teachers will have opportunities to evaluate their own mastery of algebraic number sense, develop a stronger number sense, and explore ways to help students enhance their own number sense. In addition, participants will learn the importance of scaffolding concepts for student understanding.