Instructional Methods for High School Mathematics (EDU-268)

This course provides an overview of instructional methods, learning theories, and content knowledge essential for teaching mathematics in high school, emphasizing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and mathematical reasoning aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Emphasis is placed on designing rigorous, student-centered instruction that integrates algebra, functions, geometry, statistics, and calculus with real-world applications, inquiry-based learning, and the effective use of technology and mathematical modeling. Upon completion, students should be able to plan and implement standards-based mathematics lessons that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication; address student misconceptions; and adapt instruction to meet the diverse developmental and learning needs of secondary students.