36. PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS AND COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR MATHEMATICS: ACTIVITIES USED BY MATHEMATICS TEACHER EDUCATORS

• In Event: POSTER GROUP 2

Description

Studies of mathematics methods courses show substantial variation in activities intended to prepare teachers to teach mathematics. However, the wide-spread adoption of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) offers the possibility of more consistency across courses. Our study sought to consider the variations in and kinds of activities Mathematics Teacher Educators (MTEs) are using in mathematics methods and content courses. We surveyed 370 MTEs who taught elementary, middle school, or secondary methods or content courses. This poster presents findings from analysis of 269 responses to a request for a sample activity used to teach PSTs about CCSSM.

Authors

• Marcy B Wood, University of Arizona

• Sarah Kasten, Northern Kentucky University

• Corey Drake, Michigan State University

• Jill Newton, Purdue University

• Denise A. Spangler, Denise A. Spangler

• Patricia S. Wilson, University of Georgia