Teaching and Learning Elementary Mathematics (PE)

2 credits · Undergraduate

provides students with an opportunity to explore beliefs about the nature of mathematics and to consider how to teach mathematics for, and with, understanding, with a focus on elementary children. Building upon Education 3940, students will focus on the unique developmental characteristics, beliefs, behaviours and learning needs of elementary children in mathematics. Students will also engage in mathematical practice so they have a shared basis for discussion of particular mathematical topics that appear within the curriculum.