Teaching Mathematics in Primary Grades

This course equips prospective teachers with pedagogical content knowledge for the teaching of basic contents in mathematics in the primary.Understanding of key concepts and skills of whole numbers up to 10,000, fractions, measurement, simple geometric figures, pre- algebra concept ,data representation and analysis are applied using appropriate technology. Teaching strategies that include problem solving, critical thinking, differentiated instruction, inquiry- based learning with the use of manipulatives based on cultural context will be emphasized.