Primary Grades Mathematics Schedule
Summer, 2004 - Summer, 2005

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Scheduled Courses

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Summer I , 2004 (June 23 - July 8)

CS 404 -- Mathematical and Pedagogical Issues for Primary Teachers
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday  1:00-5:00 PM
A seminar designed to help K-5 teachers make more informed and appropriate decisions about curriculum materials and pedagogical strategies, emphasizing  how choices are related to what we know from research about how children develop mathematical content knowledge. Recommendations for best practices for teaching K-5 mathematics and their impact on a variety of curriculum materials will be discussed throughout.

Summer I , 2004 (June 14 - July 14)

CS 409 -- Quantitative Reasoning for Teachers
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 PM
An introduction to the analysis, critique, and development of quantitative arguments in numerical, graphical, and verbal form using a variety of appropriate technology. Possible topics include: scaling and measurement; functions and graphs; linear, inversely proportional, and exponential relationships; distributions and their descriptive measures; variability and the normal curve; correlation and causation; probability; and statistical inference. Exemplary curriculum materials also will be included.

Autumn, 2004 (September 13 - November 22)

CS 403-- Geometry for Primary Teachers

Mondays, 5:30-8:30 PM
An introduction to geometry for teachers in K-5th grade that will engage them in the construction, description, and analysis of geometric objects. Emphasis throughout will be on careful description, the development of geometric language, informal reasoning, and reflection on learning. Topics will include: angles, triangles (including the Pythagorean theorem), properties of polygons, projections, congruence, similarity, and measurement of length, area, and volume. Exemplary curriculum materials will be used throughout.

Winter, 2005 (January 3 - March 14)

CS 402--Number and Operations: Building a Foundation for Algebraic Thinking
Mondays, 5:30-8:30 PM
An introduction to developing algebraic thinking in K-5th grade students. Students will investigate the whole number and rational number systems, number patterns and relationships, and the meaning of operations in a collaborative problem-solving environment. Ideas for assessment, appropriate use of technology, connections to children's literature and exemplary curriculum materials will be discussed throughout.

Spring, 2005 (March 28 - June 6)

CS 404-- Mathematical and Pedagogical Issues for Primary Teachers
Mondays, 5:30-8:30 PM
A seminar designed to help K-5 teachers make more informed and appropriate decisions about curriculum materials and pedagogical strategies, emphasizing  how choices are related to what we know from research about how children develop mathematical content knowledge. Recommendations for best practices for teaching K-5 mathematics and their impact on a variety of curriculum materials will be discussed throughout.

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Projected Courses

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Summer, 2005

CS 409 -- Quantitative Reasoning for Teachers -- TBA
An introduction to the analysis, critique, and development of quantitative arguments in numerical, graphical, and verbal form using a variety of appropriate technology. Possible topics include: scaling and measurement; functions and graphs; linear, inversely proportional, and exponential relationships; distributions and their descriptive measures; variability and the normal curve; correlation and causation; probability; and statistical inference. Exemplary curriculum materials also will be included.

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Additional Courses that may be scheduled as need arises

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CS 587 -- Participant Research in Schools: Mathematics Education -- TBA
A seminar to help teachers conduct research which focuses on action research multicultural education, teaching for diversity, and mathematics education.

CS 458 -- Restructuring Mathematics Education in Schools -- TBA
A seminar designed to move teachers beyond their own classrooms and to become advocates for reform of mathematics education.