EDSS 541 - Teaching Mathematics in High Schools

Units: 3
Three hours seminar per week
Prerequisite: Admission to the Single Subject Credential Program
Corequisite: EDSS 570 , EDSS 575 , EDSS 580 or EDSS 585
A study of content, methodology, materials and current research in teaching secondary mathematics courses including a focus on literacy skills in mathematics. Focuses on the curricular framework of mathematics as appropriate for high school courses. Emphasizes reflective practice based on California teacher performance expectations and the use and alignment of curricula to the math standards for California public schools, and the California common core state standards for mathematics. Emphasizes developing the standards for mathematical practice from the CA CSS-M while teaching in multicultural, multilingual and inclusive classrooms.