University of Arizona

Math 406A: Curriculum and Assessment in Secondary Mathematics, Spring 2008

Rebecca McGraw, MW 4:00—5:15 p.m., Math East 143

In this course, students deepen their understanding of the essential elements of middle and high school mathematics curriculum and assessment. The focus of the course is on curricula that emphasize (1) the understanding of both concepts and algorithm, (2) the development of multiple representations, (3) connections within and among concepts, (4) reasoning and problem solving abilities, and (5) connections to the real world. Important mathematical topics discussed in the course inlucde proportional reasoning, variable, function, shape, measure, and probability. With respect to assessment, students become familiar with a variety of methods and how to use them appropriately to inform instruction and evaluate progress.


Course Information


Office Hours

Gould-Simpson 829

Monday 1-2pm and 3-4pm

Math-East 143

Wednesday 5:15-6:15pm




Course Policies and Grades

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Annoucements and Assignments:

Look at the examples of possible functions in this pdf file and the definitions in this word file

Which of the examples do you think are functions?

Is there any definition that agrees with your judgments about this?

Are there some examples in the list of possible functions that are functions according to one of the definitions but not according to another?

Think of a definition that captures the best characteristics of the ones in the list.