EGE 221

Course Code & Number

EGE 221

Course Title

Primary School Mathematics

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Sophomore

Semester:

Fall

Type of Course:

Compulsory

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Structure of the National elementary school mathematics curriculum. NCTM and Common Core State Standards. Learning areas (content strands) and sublearning areas. Skills. Mathematical representations. Fundamental elementary mathematical concepts and their developments. Number concept. Natural numbers. Number systems. Arithmetical operations. Fractions. Percent. Ratio. Proportion. Geometry and development of geometrical thinking. Measurement. Data.

Course Objectives

Students will be able to use the knowledge and understanding of mathematical conventions, representations, processes and skills relative to numbers, fractions, geometry as shape, measurement and data.

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to

1. Use the knowledge and understanding of mathematical conventions, representations, processes and skills relative to numbers, fractions, geometry as shape, measurement and data.

2. Identify similarities and differences between the Common Core State Standards, National Primary Mathematics Curriculum and NCTM Content Strands.

3. Interpret how learners construct mathematical knowledge, acquire skills, and develop thinking processes.

4. Discuss different instructional theories and approaches for different contents.

5. Recognize fundamental skills for teaching and learning of mathematics.

6. Create own problem solving strategies, extend and apply them.

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Reflection