Northeastern State University

MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

4523 Teaching Elementary School Mathematics: Grade K-4

How to teach the standard elementary school mathematics curriculum to children grades K-4, including the influence of cognitive development upon mathematical thought and the use of concrete models to teach concepts and algorithms. Prerequisite: Math 3413 or concurrent enrollment.

4553 Teaching Elementary School Mathematics: Grade 5-8

How to teach the standard elementary and middle school mathematics curriculum to children grades 5-8, including the use of concrete models to teach concepts and algorithms. Prerequisite: Math 3413 or concurrent enrollment.

4563 Selected Topics for Elementary Teachers

Mathematical systems, elementary algebra, probability, logic, sequences, and special topics. Prerequisite: Math 4523 or permission of the department.

4573 Advanced Methods of Teaching Elementary School Mathematics

Creating and classifying mathematics activities for the elementary school classroom. Teaching mathematics concepts using games, simulation activities, problem solving quests, interest centers, concrete models and individualization. How to enrich and augment the traditional mathematics curriculum. Prerequisites: Math 4523 and Math 4553 or permission of the instructor.