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Presenters: Dr. Kimberly Smith Burton Dr. Genevieve M. Knight

Meeting the Challenge for the Preparation of Pre-service Teachers of Middle School Mathematics —The Fayetteville State University (FSU) Answer. Presenters: Dr. Kimberly Smith Burton Dr. Genevieve M. Knight. A Program for the preparation of teachers in the middle grades should address:.

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Presenters: Dr. Kimberly Smith Burton Dr. Genevieve M. Knight

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  1. Meeting the Challenge for the Preparation of Pre-service Teachers of Middle School Mathematics —The Fayetteville State University (FSU) Answer Presenters: Dr. Kimberly Smith Burton Dr. Genevieve M. Knight

  2. A Program for the preparation of teachers in the middle grades should address: KNOWLEDGE OF • MATHEMATICS CONTENT • THE TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS • THE LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS • THE LEARNER OF MATHEMATICS • SCHOOL MATHEMATICS

  3. Current FSU Middle Grades Education Program The B. S. in Middle Grades Education, requires 129-132 credit hours, comprised of the following: • University College Core…. 51 Credits • Professional Education Courses…23 Credits • Middle Grades Major Courses..….18 Credits • Second Academic Concentration Courses…36-39 Credits

  4. At FSU Middle Grades Education Majors must choose two second academic concentrations from the following: Mathematics Science Language Arts Social Studies Special Education Reading Core Academic Studies Mathematics Second Academic Concentration includes: Pre-Calculus I & II Calculus I Calculus II Discrete Mathematics Linear Algebra Basic Probability & Statistics Modern Geometry Methods Course in Middle Grades Mathematics Current FSU Middle Grades Education Program

  5. Enhancement of Current FSU Middle Grades Mathematics Program • Revise course syllabi, course content and develop and/or redesign courses to reflect recommendations of the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences (CBMS) for the Mathematical Education of Teachers (MET 2001) and the NCTM (2000) Principals and Standards of School Mathematics (PSSM) • Conduct on-going workshops for mathematics and education faculty using MET and PSSM documents which include the NCTM Curriculum Focal Points

  6. Enhancement of Current FSU Middle Grades Mathematics Program • Redesign the field experience of middle grades mathematics majors in the local Professional Development Schools (PDS) • Set-up a mentoring program for middle grades mathematics majors • Enrich the technology literacy of middle grades mathematics majors

  7. Contact Information: Kimberly Smith Burton, Ph.D. ksmith@uncfsu.edu 910-672-1316

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