Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Upon completion of this course learners should be able to do the following beyond the classroom:

• Use a variety of strategies to reinforce and assess basic math concepts.
• Integrate math concepts into science curriculum.
• Demonstrate the ability to use reason, decision making, and complex problem solving skills.

In-class time is primarily activity/discussion emphasizing the use of manipulatives and problem solving techniques.

Students’ progress will be evaluated and criteria developed for assigning a course grade by the following tools: assignments, presentation of a developmental instructional sequence including assessment, completion of a math journal, and participation in group and class discussion and activities.

Students will:

• Develop of repertoire of strategies for reinforcing and assessing basic math concepts using a variety of manipulatives and activities.
• Develop a sequence of activities to reinforce and assess a basic math concept moving from concrete to semi-concrete to semi-abstract to abstract.
• Use writing as a tool to assess student understanding of math concepts and to assist in instruction.
• Develop a math/science integrated lesson.

In addition the students will demonstrate
Communication: Graduates of Portland Community College should be able to communicate effectively by determining the purpose of communication; analyzing audience and context to sue appropriate language and modality; and by responding to feedback to achieve clarity, coherence, and effectiveness.
Community and environmental responsibility: Graduates of Portland Community College should be able to apply scientific, cultural, and political perspectives in understanding the natural and social world and in addressing the consequences of human activity both globally and locally, demonstrating an understanding of social change and social action.
Critical thinking and problem solving: Graduates of Portland Community College should be able to think critically and creatively to solve problems, understanding and using various methods of reasoning and evaluating information and it sources.
Culture Awareness: Graduates of Portland Community College should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the varieties of human cultures, perspectives, and forms of expressions as well as their own culture's complexities.
Professional competence: Graduates of Portland Community College should demonstrate mastery in a discipline of profession at a level appropriate to program and transfer requirements through the application of concepts, skills, processes, and technology in the performance of authentic tasks that enhance community involvement and employability.
Self-reflection: Graduates of Portland Community College should be self-appraising in applying the knowledge and skills they have learned, examining and evaluating personal beliefs and comparing them with the beliefs of others.