EDMA 502 - Strategies for Developing an Engaging & Effective Secondary Math Curriculum (3)

You’ve no doubt experienced it: the blank stares, the frustrated expressions, the complaints that students will never use math concepts in “the real world.” However, you know that mathematical thinking and principles are essential for students’ future; you just need to help them see it.

In this course, you will develop a plan for a strong mathematics curriculum that emphasizes a deep and thorough understanding of concepts and skills. You will cultivate strategies and tools to strengthen and deepen math instruction by integrating hands-on activities that highlight critical thinking skills. In addition, you will learn techniques for differentiating and scaffolding your instruction to ensure that you reach students with a variety of learning styles and proficiency levels. 

After completing the course, you will be prepared to provide your students with an in-depth math curriculum that features real-world activities and best-practice teaching strategies.