There are two types of summative assignments for the course: exams and a major project. Although these assignments are designed as the main way for you to demonstrate you have met expectations for the learning standards, they also provide opportunities for you to continue developing as a teacher of mathematics. You should expect to revisit course readings, homework tasks, in-class activities, etc. to support you in completing these assignments. All summative assignment will be evaluated using a rubric. Feedback on the rubrics will provide valuable information about continued areas for growth and about how you are meeting expectations for learning standards.
This project will be completed in groups of 2-3 and is a major artifact for "community and cultural connections in mathematics instruction." You will develop and demonstrate your ability to plan lessons that actively engage students in learning and doing mathematics by leveraging multiple mathematical competencies and community-based resources. This assignment involves five activities: (1) learn about community and mathematics; (2) develop (and refine as needed) math lesson; (3) facilitate lesson; (4) reflect; and (5) revise & publish lesson.
This exam will be completed in groups of 3-4 and provides summative assessment for “Principles for Group Work in Math Instruction.” At the start of the exam, your group will be given a “good” mathematics task that can be adapted for more effective collaborative learning.
This exam will be completed individually and provides summative assessment for “Principles for Individual and Whole Class Math Instruction." The exam is designed to give you an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to make sense of children's mathematical thinking related to number concepts and to reflect on the effectiveness of teacher discourse moves.