Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Summer 2025 - EDUC 475 E300

Designs for Learning: Elementary Mathematics (4)

Class Number: 4402

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Wed, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403. Students must successfully complete an SFU criminal records check.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Focuses on teaching elementary school mathematics. Students explore mathematical learning, their own mathematical thinking, and curriculum; and plan mathematical instruction within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is designed for prospective and practicing elementary school teachers who wish to explore the fundamentals of teaching and learning as it applies to mathematics. Each class will have both a pedagogical and a mathematical focus. Through engagement in selected readings, classroom discussion, and collaborative activities, students will be given the opportunity to explore their own beliefs and values about teaching mathematics.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

On completion of the course it is hoped that participants will feel more at ease with the subject of mathematics, be able to deal confidently with the prescribed curriculum, and gain a practical sense of how it unfolds in the classroom.

Grading

  • Teaching and Learning Mathematics 25%
  • Understanding the Curriculum 25%
  • Curriculum Implementation and Planning 25%
  • Mathematical Identity 25%

NOTES:

The details of the assessment process will be shared in the first class and may evolve as the class progresses. Students will be assessed using standards-based assessment based upon a set of learning goals, each of which will be evaluated on a proficiency scale which will be shared. This data will be converted to a letter grade for reporting purposes. Evidence of performance will be gathered via course assignments and observations in class.

Students will be expected to attend all classes, participate fully in class work and discussions, and complete all readings and assignments.

There is no midterm or final exam for this course.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Van de Walle, Karp, K., Bay-Williams, J., & McGarvey, L. (2021) Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally, Sixth Canadian Edition. Pearson Canada

Note: Previous editions of this text are acceptable. Canadian edition is strongly preferred.


ISBN: 978-0135778296

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.