MTHED 278
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Assessment of Student Learning
Course Description
Strengthen understanding of high-school mathematics, with an emphasis on transformational geometry and trigonometry, in the context of creating and critiquing formative and summative assessments that support students' development of both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
MthEd 277 to be completed or concurrent enrollment in.
Title
Mathematics
Learning Outcome
Students have a deep understanding of select central concepts of high school mathematics, with significant attention to transformational geometry and trigonometry, as well as core representations, canonical examples, and alternative algorithms germaine to teaching these concepts. Other learning outcomes in the course are situated in the mathematics of transformational geometry and trigonometry.
Title
Interpreting Evidence of Student Mathematical Thinking Individually and Collectively
Learning Outcome
Students can interpret evidence of mathematical thinking as demonstrated in written or spoken discourse to make claims about individual or collective student understanding. Students use this analysis to reflect on possible changes to instructional practice that will improve student learning.
Title
Assessment for Learning
Learning Outcome
Students can analyze and modify summative assessments to align with learning goals. Students will create and use equitable rubrics to assess adolescents' current understanding of mathematical concepts and skills. Students can use assessment results to provide meaningful feedback to support adolescents' growth.
Title
Unpacking Standards to Write Learning Goals and Align Assessment
Learning Outcome
Students can unpack standards to identify key mathematical concepts and skills, allowing them to write measurable and observable learning goals that are logically sequenced within a learning trajectory.
Title
Assessment Design for Promoting Belonging
Learning Outcome
Students can analyze assessments for what mathematical discourse and literacies are privileged and for what features might discriminate against certain populations. Students will modify assessments to promote access for a wide range of adolescent identities.
Title
Strengths and Limitations of Different Assessment Strategies
Learning Outcome
Students can examine the strengths and limitations of different assessment methods (e.g., homework, retakes, standards-based grading, accommodations) in supporting adolescents' development of conceptual and procedural fluency.
Title
Spiritual Stewardship
Learning Outcome
Students can describe how assessment practices in mathematics education are related to principles within the restored gospel of Jesus Christ by connecting to principles of mercy, justice, and grace.
