The request to establish an Elementary School (Grades K-5) Mathematics Graduate Certificate Program

Date: May 5, 2011
To: College of Education
From: Clarence Greene, Faculty Governance Assistant
Approved On: April 21, 2011
Implementation Date: 2011

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Program Description: The Elementary School Mathematics Graduate Certificate Program is an 18-hour program that meets all of the requirements for the North Carolina Elementary School Mathematics Add-On License.

Admission Requirements: Individuals applying to the Graduate Certificate Program must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and a valid teaching license in Elementary Education (Grades K-6) or Middle Grades Education, with a Mathematics license (Grades 6-8).

ELED 6311: Number Systems & Operations: K-5 Mathematical Tasks. (3). Analysis and construction of effective mathematical tasks in teaching number systems and operations at the K-5 level; attention is also given to the expansion of content knowledge. (Fall, Spring, Summer).

ELED 6312: Geometry & Spatial Visualization: K-5 Assessment. (3). Formative and summative assessment strategies of students‟ geometric thinking in elementary grades; Concept development of 2- and 3-dimensional Geometry. Attention also given to diagnosis of student errors. Course Prerequisites: Completion of ELED 6311 (Fall, Spring, Summer)

ELED 6313: Algebraic Reasoning: K-5 Discourse & Questioning. (3). Focus on the early algebra concepts of functional thinking and generalized arithmetic in relationship to pedagogical practices centered on questioning in the mathematics classroom. Course Prerequisites: Completion of ELED 6311 (Fall, Spring, Summer).

ELED 6314: Rational Numbers & Operations: K-5 Learning Trajectories. (3). Focus on rational number concepts through learning trajectories at the K-5 level; attention also given to problem solving and content knowledge. Course Prerequisites: Completion of ELED 6311 (Fall, Spring, Summer).

ELED 6315: Data Analysis and Measurement: K-5 Classroom Interactions. (3). Focus on statistical literacy of elementary teachers and the teaching of data analysis and measurement to K-5 students; attention is also given to learning methods which facilitate appropriate classroom interactions. Course Prerequisites: Completion of ELED 6311 (Fall, Spring, Summer).

ELED 6316: Mathematical Modeling: K-5 Leadership. (3). Generating mathematical representations and making explicit connections between concepts. Pedagogy designed to equip elementary teachers to become mathematics teacher-leaders in school settings; Focus given to topics integrated within mathematical strands. Course Prerequisites: Completion of ELED 6311, 6312, 6313, 6314, and 6315 (Fall, Spring, Summer)