You can only learn so much about what students know and can do from their written work. An important part of assessment in mathematics teaching is being able to use questions or other teacher moves to support students to explain their mathematical thinking. Once students have shared their thinking, you need to be able to recognize, in the moment, how students' thinking and solution strategies connect to the mathematical learning goals of a lesson. Doing so requires an in depth understanding of the key mathematical ideas and concepts that are necessary for students' to learn particular mathematical content. This exam is designed to help you develop and demonstrate your ability to identify and analyze students' mathematical thinking and the teacher questioning/discourse strategies that elicit and respond to that thinking.
Exam completed individually and online.
When you begin the exam, you will be assigned ONE video of a Problem Solving Talk and one Number Talk. You will have one week to: three hours to:
Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics concepts, practices, and curriculum:
Demonstrate knowledge of students as learners of mathematics:
Demonstrate pedagogical knowledge and practices for teaching mathematics:
Demonstrate pedagogical knowledge and practices for teaching mathematics: