EDMT60113

Prerequisites: Admission to the MEd in Mathematics Education Program or written permission of the Dean. Using the guidelines set forth by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the State of Texas for mathematics instruction, students will develop pedagogical content knowledge for teaching algebraic thinking. The content will be explored from an inquiry perspective to expand upon students' conceptual understanding of the mathematics. Through class investigations and discussions, readings, and assignments, students will be exposed to best practices which promote the process standards (problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, connections, and representations.) By gaining expertise with respect to the development of children's algebraic thinking and instructional and assessment practices that contribute to this development, students will be prepared to serve as teacher-leaders.