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Middle School Mathematics Schedule
Spring, 2004 - Summer, 2005

Scheduled Courses

Spring, 2004 (March 31 - June 9)

CS 451 -- Teaching, Learning and Assessing Middle School Mathematics I
Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 PM
An exploration of how to teach mathematics for all middle school students so that they can learn with understanding. Uses exemplary curriculum materials.
Summer I , 2004 (June 14 - July 14)
CS 409 -- Quantitative Reasoning for Teachers
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 PM
An introduction to quantitative reasoning using exemplary middle school materials and a variety of appropriate technology.
Autumn, 2004 (September 8 - November 17)
CS 452 -- Teaching, Learning and Assessing Middle School Mathematics II
Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 PM
An exploration of how to teach mathematics for all middle school students so that they can learn with understanding. Uses exemplary curriculum materials and includes lesson study. [Prere-quisite: CS 451 or the equivalent.]

CS 408 -- Number Systems for Middle School Teachers

Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30

An investigation of topics in number theory and the foundations of the real number system
Winter, 2005 (January 5 - March 16)
CS 414 -- Foundations of Mathematics: The Real Numbers
Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30

An exploration of number patterns and concepts underlying whole numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers. Uses a variety of embodiments.

CS 413 -- Foundations of Mathematics: Geometry
Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 PM
An introduction to geometry designed to engage students in the construction, description, and analysis of geometric objects.

Spring, 2005 (March 30 June 8)
CS 451 -- Teaching, Learning and Assessing Middle School Mathematics I
Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 PM
An exploration of how to teach mathematics for all middle school students so that they can learn with understanding. Uses exemplary curriculum materials.
Projected Courses

Summer , 2005
CS 450 -- Using Technology in Middle School Mathematics -- TBA
An introduction to the uses of technology?especially computers, calculators, and software?as tools for investigating significant mathematical ideas.
CS 409 -- Quantitative Reasoning for Teachers -- TBA
An introduction to quantitative reasoning using exemplary middle school materials and a variety of appropriate technology.
Additional Courses that may be scheduled as need arises
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.



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