EDU 4210 - Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood

Credits: 3
This course examines theoretical perspectives, concepts, and standards to inform developmentally appropriate, culturally and linguistically relevant pedagogy for early childhood mathematics education. The course content addresses pre-numeracy and early numeracy skills, number and operations, algebraic thinking, geometry, measurement, and data analysis. Candidates investigate and apply methods and materials using active exploration and concrete experiences to build children’s development of mathematical concepts, abstract reasoning, and critical thinking.
Prerequisite(s) EDU-2015, MAT-2242, and MAT-3342 with grades of C or higher; Minimum required score for Praxis Core, SAT or ACT or permission of department chair
Co-requisite EDU-4121