This course prepares teacher candidates to design, implement, and assess developmentally appropriate mathematics instruction for grades PreK–5. Candidates explore how children construct mathematical understanding and learn to plan lessons that promote conceptual understanding, problem‑solving, reasoning, and communication. Emphasis is placed on inclusive instructional practices, culturally responsive pedagogy, and the use of manipulatives, visual models, and digital tools to support diverse learners.
Candidates examine the structure of Ohio’s Learning Standards for Mathematics, apply formative and summative assessment strategies, analyze student data, and design differentiated instruction. Through lesson planning, classroom simulations, and a culminating cross‑cultural mathematics unit, candidates develop the skills necessary to create equitable, engaging, and standards‑aligned mathematics learning environments.
Aligned to: CAEP 1.1–1.4, 2.3, 3.3, 5.2 InTASC 1–3, 4–8, 9–10 OSTP 1–7 PLO 1–7
Admission to the Teacher Education Program