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DESIGNS FOR LEARNING: MATHEMATICS (ELEMENTARY)

Intersession, 1990

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Instructor: ?

Kanwal Neel

May 10-June 2

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Office:

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MPX 8637

Thursdays & Fridays 17:30 - 20:30

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Phone:

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291-3395

Saturdays 8:00 - 15:00

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MTS ID: ?

Neel

Location: Okanagan College, Kelowna

PREREQUISITE: ?

Education 401/402 or equivalent

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Elementary mathematics can be stimulating for both teacher and student.

Elementary mathematics curriculum will be presented through a variety

of strategies and activities to promote interest and growth in the subject

and reduce anxiety. A problem solving focus will be emphasized

throughout the course.

Topics that will be covered:

-Problem Solving

-Curriculum Guides and Resources

-Strategies and Activities

-Number and Number Operations

-Estimation and Mental Computations

-Measurement

-Calculators and Computers

-Data Analysis

-Geometry

-Historical Topics and Algebra

EVALUATION:

Due dates and details will be discussed during the first session.

Evaluation will be based on the following:

-attendance and participation

-completion and presentation of unit plan with an activity

-one review of textbook or software