1. Department of Curriculum and Instruction
ELE 491, Mathematics in Elementary Grades P-5
Credit Hours: 3
2. Course Description: Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education, minimal grade of "C" in MAT 202.
Methods and materials of teaching P-5 Mathematics; emphasis on discovering and developing
fundamental concepts as a foundation for problem solving. Field/Clinical Experiences: 20 hours.
3. Texts:
Required Texts:
John Van de Walle: Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally, 6th
Edition. Allyn & Bacon
Marilyn Burns. About Teaching Mathematics: A K-8 Resource,2nd edition. Math Solutions
Publications.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Principles and Standards for School Mathematics
Kentucky State. Common Core State Standards For Mathematics
Shirley Clarke. Formative Assessment in Action weaving the elements together.
4. Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate knowledge of four of the five content standards: Number & Operations, Geometry,
Measurement, Data Analysis, and Algebraic Ideas; (NCTM. 2005) and the importance and
relevance of each in the teaching and learning of mathematics. (KTS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4)
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Demonstrate knowledge of the five process standards:
Problem Solving, Reasoning,
Communication, Connections, and Representation; (NCTM, 2005) and the importance and
relevance of each in the teaching and learning of mathematics. (KTS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4)
3.
Demonstrate knowledge of the Kentucky Common Core State Standards and the importance and
relevance of each in the teaching, learning and assessment of mathematics. (KTS 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,
2.4, 2.5)
4.
Design, plan, organize and teach mathematics lessons with worthwhile problem solving tasks,
investigations, assessments and technology that promote a positive and productive learning
environment (KTS 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5)
5.
Plan and implement mathematics lessons based on sound pedagogical principles and address the
diverse needs and abilities of all students. (KTS 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.5)
6.
Create a learning environment that fosters development of each student's mathematical power.
(KTS2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4,.4.5)
7.
Engage in ongoing analysis of teaching and learning through self-reflection and evaluation in
collaboration with peers. (KTS 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.6, 7.1, 7.2)
8.
Complete a minimum of 20 field/clinical hours which include a variety of elementary
mathematics teaching activities in grades P-5. (KTS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5,
3.1, 3.2 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.6, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 7.1, 7.2)
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5. Course Outline:
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NCTM Content & Process Standards
Kentucky Common Core Standards
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New Teacher Standards
NCTM Process Standards
Lesson Planning and Implementation
a.
Cooperative Learning
b.
Learning Centers
c.
Children's Literature
d.
Technology
e.
Manipulatives
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Meeting Individual Needs
g.
Deconstructing Standards and Writing Learning Targets
Integrated Mathematics Assessment
Number Sense: Counting, Number Theory, Place Value
Operations: Basic Facts, Operation Sense, Standard & Alternative
Rational Numbers: Factions, Decimals & Percents
Geometry & Spatial Sense
Measurement
Data Analysis
Algebraic Ideas: Patterns & Functions, Equations
20 hours Field and clinical experience
6. Course Requirements:
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Attendance & Participation
Research and Reflection
Mathematics Literature Critique
Independent investigation and application
Performance projects/assessments
20 hours of clinical field experiences
Additional Requirements for graduate level course: Not applicable
8. Evaluation Methods
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Course Exams (Common Assessments)
Assignments
Class Participation/Attendance
400 points
400 points
150 points
Total Points Possible (Math)
950 points
Common points – Practicum Checklist/Dispositions with
Professional Growth Plan Included (Key Assessment) 100 points
KTIP Lesson Plan (Task C) (Key Assessment)
100 points
Total Points Possible
1150 points
(NOTE: Late assignments will cause the deduction of ten percentage points per day late.
Satisfactory completion of 20 clinical and field hours: pass or fail)
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Grading Scale
A
B
C
D
F
92% - 100%
83% - 91%
74% - 82%
65% - 73%
0 - 64%
1053- 1150
949 - 1052
846 - 948
742 - 845
0 – 741
9. Student Progress:
The instructor will provide students with written information on their progress in the course at least once
prior to the mid-point of the course.
10. Attendance Policy:
Absences equating 20% of class meetings will result in automatic failure. Class sessions missed as a
result of late entry will be counted as absences. The student is responsible for presenting adequate
reason for absence to the instructor in order to be given opportunity to make up missed work. Adequate
reasons include personal illness, death or serious illness in the immediate family, or participation in an
approved university activity.
11. Last day to Drop A Course:
Last day to drop a course or to withdraw from the University are included in the class schedule.
12. Disability Statement: If you are registered with the Office of Services for Individuals with
Disabilities, please make an appointment with the course instructor to discuss any academic
accommodation you need. If you need academic accommodations and are not registered with the
Office of Services for Individuals with Disabilities, please contact the Office on the third floor of
the Student Services Building, by email and disserv@eku.edu or by telephone at *859) 62202933
V/TDD. Upon individual request, this syllabus can be made available in alternative forms.
13.
Academic Integrity Statement: Students are advised that EKU’s Academic Integrity policy will
strictly be enforced in this course.
The Academic Integrity policy is available at
www.academicintegrity.eku.edu. Questions regarding the policy may be directed to the Office of
Academic Integrity.
Official E-mail: An official EKU e-mail is established for each registered student, faculty, and staff member.
All university communications sent via e-mail will be sent to this EKU e-mail address.
Revised fall 2010
Krista Althauser
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Course P/N
Course Title
ELE 491
Mathematics in Elementary Grades P-5
RELATIONSHIP TO:
College of Education Conceptual Framework
K- Basic Knowledge, A- Application, PA- Portfolio Artifact, KA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6- Key
Assessments
CF1
CF2
K, A, PA
KA 3
CF3
K, A, PA
KA 3
CF4
K, A, PA
KA 3
CF5
K, A, PA
K,A, PA
KA3
Kentucky Teacher Standards – Initial or Advanced
K- Basic Knowledge, A- Application, PA- Portfolio Artifact, KA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6- Key
Assessments
TS1
TS2
K, A, K, A,
PA
PA,
KA3 KA3
TS3
TS4
K,A,
PA
K,A
TS5
TS6
K,A
K,A,
PA
TS7
K,A,
PA
TS8
K,A
TS9
K
TS10
K
EKU Goals
EKU-G1
EKU–G2
EKU-G3
EKU-G4
EKU-G5
√
√
×
×
×
KERA Initiatives
Identify the initiative number(s) for each category
Learner
Goals/Academic
Expectations
Program of
Studies:
Understandings
Program of
Studies: Skills &
Concepts
Core Content
EPSB Themes
K- Basic Knowledge, A- Application, PA- Portfolio Artifact, KA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6- Key
Assessments
Diversity
K,A, PA
Assessment
K, A, PA
Literacy/Reading
K,A, PA
Closing
Achievement Gap
K,A, PA
SPA
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Content and Process Standards
Content Standards
I Number and Operations
II Algebra
III. Geometry
IV Measurement
V. Data Analysis and Probability
Process Standards
VI Problem Solving
VII Reasoning and Proof
VIII Communication
IX Connections
X Representation
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Principles for School Mathematics
Principles
I The Equity Principle
II The Curriculum Principle
III The Teaching Principle
IV The Learning Principle
V. The Assessment Principle
VI. The Technology Principle
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