Guiding Children's Learning of Mathematics, 12th Edition, by Tipps/Johnson/Kennedy.  Cengage Learning.  ISBN 13: 978-0-495-81097-1

Students are required to purchase 3 different sets of manipulatives for learning/teaching mathematics concepts for the course. These may be purchased through Amazon.com.  The cost of each set through Amazon ranges from approximately $15 to $20, for a total cost of about $55.

          Cuisenaire Rods Set wood on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-Cuisenaire-Small-Group/dp/B000F8R5N2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1468618647&sr=8-3&keywords=cuisenaire+rods

          Base Ten Block set on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/ETA-hand2mind-Plastic-Differentiated-66757/dp/B00UV47FKS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468618793&sr=8-1&keywords=Base+Ten+blocks

          View Through Geometric Solids on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-Viewthru-Geometric-14Colored/dp/B0034IX85O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1468618842&sr=8-3&keywords=Geometric+Solids

3 hours. Methods of teaching mathematical concepts recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics as basic to an elementary and middle school curriculum. Based on research of learning theorists and successful classroom procedures. Includes mini-teaching experiences. Prerequisite: Successful passing of MoGEA exam.

Upon successful completion of the course, each participant should have:

• A background in the theories underlying the teaching of mathematics in elementary and middle grades.
• Opportunities to develop, organize, and teach elementary mathematical concepts with a hands-on approach.
• Examples of various methods used in teaching mathematics in the elementary grades.
• The opportunity to improve knowledge in the subject area.
• The opportunity to become familiar with some of the resources, literature, and technology available to elementary and middle grade teachers of mathematics.
• A working knowledge of the NCTM Principles and Standards as well as Common Core State Standards for mathematics.