Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Summer 2023 - EDUC 475 E200

Designs for Learning: Elementary Mathematics (4)

Class Number: 4424

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • 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.

Grading

  • Mathematics Curriculum Assignment 20%
  • Unit Plan 20%
  • Journal Article Report 20%
  • Sample Year-Plan 20%
  • Activity Presentations 20%
  • Participation 0%

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Mathematics Curriculum Assignment (20%)

This assignment is about becoming familiar with the redesigned mathematics curriculum. You will work in groups of 2 or 3 and investigate the progression of the content and curricular competencies.

2. Unit Plan (20%)

You will prepare a mathematics unit plan that incorporates relevant curriculum, learning activities and/or games, teaching strategies and methods for assessment.

3. Journal Article Report (20%)

For this assignment you will select two articles on an issue of your interest from the journal, Teaching Children Mathematics. You will submit a summary/critique paper on the articles.

4. Sample Year-Plan (20%)

This assignment can be worked on in groups of 2 or 3 but will be submitted individually. You will use the BC curriculum and course textbook/readings to make a mathematics year plan for the grade of your choice.

5. Activity Presentations (20%)

Working individually or with a partner, you will select and present two activities from the course textbook. You will also be required to write a short reflection/response for each activity.

6. Participation (0%)

Participation is mandatory for this course. This will take three forms – attendance, group work, and involvement in class discussion. If class is missed, please see me and a makeup assignment will be arranged.

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

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

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester 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.