CURR 5305 - Teaching and Assessing Manipulative-Based Mathematical Inquiry

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Using, integrating, and assessing K-12 students’ explorations with manipulatives through performance-based, alternative assessments will be emphasized. Students will be encouraged to create concrete strategies and assessment tools, ask questions, and encourage synthesis while gathering useful information about how K-12 students think and feel about mathematical skills and tasks.