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2021-2022 Westminster College Catalog 
    
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MTH 431 - Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools

Semester Hours: 4

Educational theory, methodologies and instructional models pertaining to the teaching of mathematics on the secondary level, teaching strategies for specific mathematical concepts, recognition and awareness of necessary problem-solving and cognitive skills. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards will be perused and discussed. Much of this will be embedded in the mathematics of geometry. This course is open only to those junior and senior mathematics majors who plan to student teach.

Prerequisite: MTH 261  and SED 201 or by permission of instructor.
When Offered: (Offered Fall semester, odd years.)