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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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DESIGNS FOR LEARNING: MATHEMATICS

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(Elementary)

Intersession, 1991 ?

Instructor: ?

Kanwal Neel

(May 6-June 14)

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Office:

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MPX8637

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

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Phone:

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291-3395

Location: MPX 7500F ?

MTS ID:

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NEEL

PREREQUISITE:

Education 4011402 or equivalent.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Elementary mathematics can be stimulating and fun for both teacher and student. The

curriculum will be presented through a variety of strategies and activities designed to

promote student interest and growth in the subject and reduce anxiety. A problem

solving/hands on focus will be emphasized throughout the course.

TOPICS THAT WILL BE COVERED

• Problem solving

• Cooperative learning

• Strategies to encourage second language students

• Number and number operations

• Estimation and mental computations

• Measurement

• Calculators and computers

• Data analysis

• Geometry

• Historical topics and algebra

• Mathematics across the curriculum

• Gender equity in the mathematics classroom

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

• choice of review of textbook or software package - or - preparation of an activity

log/resource book

TEXTBOOK

Mathematics Grades 1-8 Curriculum Guide,

1987.