MAT 6372 Complex Mathematical Investigations
The course is specifically designed for the middle school mathematics teacher and emphasized inquiry-based, process-oriented both independent and collaborative learning strategies in the area of middle-school mathematics. Activating mathematical understanding, skills, and language will be stressed. Methods will reinforce teaching mathematics utility and will encourage development of activities specifically designed for the middle-school classroom. Development of a professional lesson plan that includes "doing mathematics" in many contexts is required.