ED 335 - Methods for Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood

4.00 credits.

A study of how children develop a background of understanding and skill in mathematics in Pre-K to fourth grade, concentrating on the development of problem-solving, reasoning, and communication skills in mathematics, and connecting mathematics and the real world. Additional focus will be on organization for instruction, alternative means of evaluation, and teaching special needs and at-risk students. Field experience is required. *Prerequisite(s): ED 250 and ED 258. *Corequisite(s): ED 325, ED 345 and ED 365. Formal acceptance into Education Program required.