EDE 4304 - Integrated Mathematics and Science

College of Education

Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 62
Effective Term Spring 2026 (660)

Requisites

Admission to Elementary Education (K-6) with Infused ESOL & Reading Endorsements (Bachelor of Science) (ELEDR-BS) and
Prerequisite EDG 3620 with a minimum grade of C and
Pre- or Co-requisite EDE 4943 with a minimum grade of C and
Successful completion of all sections of the General Knowledge Exam.

Course Description

This course is designed to help the student gain knowledge and competencies necessary to become an effective teacher and leader in the areas of elementary school mathematics and science. It develops the theoretical bases for mathematics and science learning and teaching, illustrates and applies models for integrating elementary mathematics and science teaching, and provides practical experience in curriculum, instruction and assessment. This course addresses specific state standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy that are pertinent to the disciplines and required for certification.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The teacher candidate will demonstrate proficiency and confidence with the mathematics and science content taught in elementary classrooms by:
    1. applying core content knowledge to solve problems and teach concepts in mathematics and science.
    2. facilitating connections between mathematics and science to enhance student understanding.
    3. reflecting on personal learning and growth through journals and assessments to build confidence.
  2. The teacher candidate will incorporate developmentally appropriate theories and instructional strategies in mathematics and science by:
    1. comparing major cognitive and developmental theories to guide mathematics and science instruction.
    2. designing developmentally-appropriate instruction using research-based instructional models.
    3. integrating effective questioning, discussion and instructional strategies, designed to meet the needs of all learners, into instruction.
    4. utilizing alternate algorithms and adaptive techniques to support struggling learners.
  3. The teacher candidate will evaluate student learning to inform instruction by:
    1. implementing a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies that are aligned with instructional goals.
    2. assessing student performance for the purpose of adjusting instruction to meet the needs of all students.
    3. incorporating assessments that meet the needs of all learners.
  4. The teacher candidate will summariz community and family resources for learning mathematics and science by:
    1. identifying resources available in their communities.
    2. assessing the quality of resources available.
    3. sharing resource availability to different stakeholders to support student learning.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will, with a minimum of 75% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

C&I 3/12/02, BOT 4/16/02,Effective yrtr 20021. C&I 7/12/05, BOT 8/23/05,Eff 20051(0355) Topic #2. C&I 5/23/06, BOT 6/20/06,Eff 20061(chg cr hr top 2). C&I 11/14/06, BOT 12/19/06,Eff20062(0375). C&I 11/23/2009, BOT 1/19/2010,Eff 20092(0420). C&I 4/13/2010, BOT 5/18/2010, Effective20093(0425). C&I 10/12/2010, BOT 11/16/2010,Effective 20102(0435). C&I 9/16/2011, BOT 10/2011, Effective 20112(0450). C&I 1/20/2012, BOT 2/21/2012, Effective 20121(0460). C&I Approval: 11/30/2012, BOT Approval: 01/15/2013, Effective Term: Fall 2012 (460). C&I Approval: 11/21/2014, BOT Approval: 02/17/2015, Effective Term: Fall 2015 (505). C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Fall 2018 (550).
C&I Approval: 06/30/2025, BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Spring 2026 (660)