Issues and Applications in Secondary School Algebra

The purpose of this course is to take an advanced perspective on the teaching of secondary school mathematics with the aim of helping participants become more informed, more effective, and more reflective mathematics teachers. While it is agreed that there is no one best way to teach mathematics, research has indicated that learning occurs best when students are placed at the center of instruction and are actively engaged in constructing their own understandings. In this course we will examine the many issues concerning mathematics instruction and the latestapplications associated with curriculum, instructional strategies, manipulatives, and technologies that can be used to enhance the learning of mathematics for all students.

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