- ability to work in an independent learning environment
- access to a child or children with which to complete required assignments
- Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics content appropriate for grades EC-4.
- Demonstrate ability to use appropriate instructional strategies for studies in grades EC-4, using mathematical manipulatives and models.
- Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring, diagnosis of error patterns, and remediation to students in grades EC-4.
- Demonstrate commitment to on-going professional development, including recent developments and issues in mathematics education.
- Demonstrate a knowledge and
understanding of the following TExES EC-4 GENERALIST TExES EXAM 101 competencies:
Domain II - Mathematics Competency 012 (Mathematics Instruction)
The teacher understands how children learn mathematical skills and uses this knowledge to plan, organize, and implement instruction and assess learning.Competency 013 (Number Concepts, Patterns, and Algebra)
The teacher understands concepts related to numbers and number systems and demonstrates knowledge of patterns, relations, functions, and algebraic reasoning.
Competency 014 (Geometry, Measurement, Probability, and Statistics)
The teacher understands concepts and principles of geometry and measurement and demonstrates knowledge of probability and statistics and their applications.Competency 015 (Mathematical Process)
The teacher understands mathematical processes and knows how to reason mathematically, solve mathematical problems, and make mathematical connections within and outside of mathematics.Course Format and Participation Requirements
In addition to reading chapters in the textbook, the requirements of the course are as follows: - On-Campus TExES Mathematics Proficiency Test - 60%
- 2 Math Lessons based on the TEKS and posted reports - 15%
- WebCT Activity - 15%:
- Philosophy of Teaching Math
- Math Glossary (divided according to the TEKS content strands)
- Structured interview
- Observation in teacher's class and Report
- Completion of Professional Development Portfolio entry for the TExES Generalist
- Van De Walle Midterm and Final -10%
This is a Web-based course taught by Dr. Sandra Luna McCune.
Instructor Contact Information
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Office: ED 304 M Phone: 936 468-1603 Email: smccune@sfasu.edu |
Course Description
Current trends,
practices, and research pertaining to the teaching of mathematics in the
elementary school.
Textbook Requirements
REQUIRED TEXTS: Elementary
and Middle School Mathematics 5th edition by John A. Van De Walle and the TExES
Generalist EC-4 (Field 101) Preparation Manual available at http://www.texes.nesinc.com.
In
addition,
you will be expected to use the following:
Sources on the Internet,
library resources (e.g., Teaching K-8), TAKS/TAAS released tests available at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/release/index.html.
Other requirements:
Course Prerequisites
6 hours mathematics;
ELE 380 or equivalent; SPE 329 or equivalent;
ELE
520
Course Objectives
The proficiency exam is based on competencies 012-015 in the EC-4 Generalist TExES Preparation Manual (101). The TExES preparation manual is available at http://www.texes.nesinc.com. The math sections of the TAAS released tests available at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/release/index.html are an excellent review for the math content that you should know for the mastery test. Students residing within 250 miles of SFA are required to take the final on this campus with time and location to be announced. Those residing at a distance greater than 250 miles may request a proctored final at a reasonable site in your own locale. You will have to make these arrangements subject to my approval.To be successful in this course, the typical student should plan to spend at least 12-15 hours per week working on this course.
- a computer with at least 133 megahertz Pentium processor or
- PowerMac equivalent
- adequate computer technology skills for web research
- convenient and reliable Internet access
- an email account
- Complete the Getting Started area of sfaonline.
- Register and pay for the course just as you would any other SFA course.
- As soon as you are registered, please send an email message to the instructor.
- Carefully read and complete all steps of Getting a myCourses Username and PIN.
On-campus or Face-to-Face
Meeting Requirements
TRACK I PBIC Students residing within
250 miles of SFA are required to take the math proficiency exam
on this campus with time and location to be announced.Those residing
at a
distance greater than 250 miles may request a proctored final at a reasonable site in
your own locale. You will have to make these arrangements subject to my
approval.To be successful in this course, the typical student should plan
to spend at least 12-15 hours per week working on this course.
Course Assessment
| 90% and all assignments satisfactorily completed = | A |
| 80% and < 90% and all assignments satisfactorily completed = | B |
| 70% and < 80 and all assignments satisfactorily completed = | C |
| 60% and < 70% and all assignments satisfactorily completed = | D |
| < 60% = | F |
In order to receive an "A" in the course, ALL assignments must be completed. Failure to complete any assignment will result in an automatic reduction of the course grade earned by one letter grade for each missed assignment, regardless of the total number of points earned.
Technical Requirements
for the Course
Other than the minimum
technical requirements for any course, students
will need
Before the Course Begins
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