ETC 670 Aligning Learning Targets and Assessments in the Mathematical Classroom

In this course candidates will explore the content requirements and mathematical practices outlined in the common core state standards. After developing their skills in decoding and unpacking math standards, candidates will choose a cluster of Common Core Learning Targets to use as the basis for backwards design lesson planning. A heavy focus will be on creating formative and summative assessments that are aligned with learning targets.  From these assessments, candidates will create learning targets that are aligned and can be used for measuring and monitoring student growth throughout a lesson sequence.  

Credits

1

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Design engaging learning experiences for students based on knowledge of student learning, content, community, equity, and curriculum goals.
3. Implement effective instructional strategies related to critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
4. Develop an integrated knowledge base about mathematics, learning and teaching that includes multiple perspectives and resources.
5. Engage in self exploration on how one learned mathematics and investigate beliefs about the ways children learn mathematics to develop a personal philosophy to support children’s mathematical thinking and strategies used to learn mathematics.