Prerequisite
MTH 215 or MTH 216 A and B or Placement Evaluation
*Should be taken as early as possible in the student's program
Course Description
This course provides an opportunity for students to observe and reflect on the actual work of public middle and secondary school mathematics teachers. Students observe at least 28 hours in public middle or secondary school mathematics classrooms and at least 3.5 hours of Mathematics-related student activities and administrative meetings. Early field experiences are coordinated with faculty and representatives from school districts. All experiences the prospective teacher will have are documented.
It also familiarizes students with the requirements of the Assessment Portfolio which they submit as part of the Single Subject Matter Preparation program. The Assessment Portfolio is a separate requirement and is turned in six months prior to graduation. Students in MTH 304 complete a variety of required activities, a Practicum Packet and a journal based on their observations.