Materials & Resources

Required Text

Aguirre, J., Mayfield-Ingram, K., and Martin, D. (2013). The impact of identity in K-8 mathematics learning and teaching: Rethinking equity-based practices. Reston, VA: NCTM. (Required for Weeks 2-5)

        • Purchase (ebook version recommended. Note that you receive a 20% discount with NCTM membership).

You will use this text in this course and in MEDU 530: Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School.

Note: The required text is on reserve at the UTK library.

Supplemental readings:

Additional­ readings will be posted here.

Required Equipment & Materials

During class, we will technology (e.g., google docs) and course readings for in-class activities. Please bring a device that you can use to access the internet and google docs, slides, etc., and bring either electronic or physical copies of the assigned readings for the week.

Resources for Completing Assignments

Instructional Resources Center (IRC – 424 Claxton): PC and Mac computers are available for student use. Other resources include laminating, paper cutters, die cutters for shapes and letters, and spiral binding equipment. http://isc.utk.edu

Professional magazines/journals are located in the UT library and online through the Hodges library databases. Teaching Children Mathematics (TCM), Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School (TMMS) and Mathematics Teacher (MT) are excellent NCTM publications offering ideas for practicing teachers. Children's literature books relating to mathematics concepts can be found in local public libraries or school libraries.

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