10-522-118IA: Techniques for Math
Course Information
Description
This course will address techniques for the Instructional Assistant in assisting the classroom teacher in group and individual tutoring activities in math. Current practice including manipulatives, problem solving and assessment will be covered within the framework of state and national standards.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Describe factors that influence the nature of mathematics instruction.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Product
    Criteria
    learner includes factors that influence mathematics instruction by professional organizations.
    learner includes factors that influences of standards on mathematics instruction.
    learner includes factors that identify how current research influences mathematics instruction.
    learner includes factors that identify technological influences on mathematics instruction.
    learner includes factors that include the purpose of writing in mathematics to enhance critical thinking.
    learner shares how personal experiences have influenced his/her personal beliefs about mathematics learning.
    learner describes how s/he will prevent personal past negative experience and attitudes from interfering with a positive learning environment for students.

  2. Summarize formal and informal mathematics assessments.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Product
    Criteria
    product shows assessments used in mathematics.
    product identifies that information is accurate.
    product identifies that visual display information is appropriate to theme and audience.
    product identifies pictures, photographs, drawings, diagrams, graphs or other visual items that add interest and meaning to the visual display.

  3. Explore teaching strategies/techniques for numbers and operations.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Product
    Criteria
    learner identifies an objective based on the needs of the student(s)
    learner selects activities teach/reinforce the stated objective.
    learner selects manipulatives are appropriate for the given objective.
    learner selects, sites, and includes a children's book related to the given objective.
    learner selects activities that are hands-on and motivating and keeps students engaged.
    learner selects activities that are grade level appropriate.
    learner links WI Common Core Standards to center.
    learner recommends a technology app, website, or software program that reinforces the selected objective.

  4. Explore teaching strategies/techniques for operation and algebraic thinking.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Product
    Criteria
    learner identifies an objective based on the needs of the student(s)
    learner selects activities teach/reinforce the stated objective.
    learner selects manipulatives are appropriate for the given objective.
    learner selects a children's book related to the given objective.
    learner selects activities that are motivating and keep students engaged.
    learner selects activities that are grade-level appropriate.
    learner links WI Common Core standards to center.
    learner recommends at least one technology app, website, or software program to reinforce selected objective.

  5. Explore teaching strategies/techniques for geometry.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Product
    Criteria
    learner identifies an objective based on the needs of the student(s)
    learner selects activities teach/reinforce the stated objective.
    learner selects manipulatives are appropriate for the given objective.
    learner selects a children's book related to the given objective.
    learner selects activities are hands-on and motivating to keeps students engaged.
    learner selects activities that are appropriate to the identified grade level.
    learner links WI Common Core standards to center.
    learner recommends at least one technology app, website or software program to reinforce selected object.

  6. Explore teaching strategies/techniques for measurement and data.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Product
    Criteria
    learner identifies the center objective based on the needs of the student(s).
    learner selects/creates activities to teach/reinforce the stated objective.
    learner selects/creates manipulatives that are appropriate for the given objective.
    learner selects, cites, and includes a children's book related to the given objective.
    learner selects activities are hands-on and motivating to keeps students engaged.
    learner selects activities that are appropriate to the identified grade level.
    learner links WI Common Core standards to center.
    learner recommends at least one technology app, website or software program to reinforce selected objective. Learner identifies process standards that have been incorporated.
    learner  processes a math problem through writing.

  7. Explore teaching strategies/techniques for statistics and probability.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Product
    Criteria
    learner identifies the center objective based on the needs of the student(s).
    learner selects/creates activities to teach/reinforce the stated objective.
    learner selects/creates manipulatives that are appropriate for the given objective.
    learner selects and cites including picture a children's book related to the given objective.
    learner selects activities are hands-on and motivating to keeps students engaged.
    learner selects activities that are appropriate to the identified grade level.
    learner links WI Common Core standards to center.
    learner recommends at least one technology app, website or software program to reinforce selected objective.