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Single Subject Methods - Mathematics

This course focuses on the examination of curriculum, pedagogy, and strategies that make mathematics learning accessible to all students, how students develop a deep understanding of mathematics and how assessments help guide meaningful instructional practices.

Learning is framed as goal-oriented expertise capable of empowering diverse students and K-12 classroom communities. Participants develop a deep conceptual understanding and mastery of the California Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics and how to facilitate learning for all students. 

This course, one of a series of our California Methods Courses offering, is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to fulfill pedagogy (methods of teaching) requirements after passing the appropriate CSET exam(s). When an in-service teacher is adding a new credential type or single subject content area to an existing Multiple Subject or Single Subject teaching credential, a methods of teaching course must be completed. See more information from the CTC: Adding a Teaching or Content Area to Multiple and Single Subject Credentials (CL-621a).

Prior to enrolling, please consult with your school or district employer and/or the UC Merced Credential Analyst to ensure you take the correct course and have the appropriate requirements relevant to your existing teaching credential.

What You Will Learn: 
  • How to facilitate collaboration among participants to foster creativity and critical thinking
  • How to promote effective instruction that benefits culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse learners