ELIS 4802 - Teaching Math and Science in Grades 3-5
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41925,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Marianne James
Email: mjames03@ysu.edu
Course Description
4802. Teaching Math and Science in Grades 3-5. Candidates focus on identifying and modeling developmentally appropriate strategies used for problem solving, communicating, and reasoning in math and science. Candidates create effective learning environments using content-specific pedagogy to make connections to stimulate students’ development of math and science concepts and skills in diverse grades 3-5 classrooms. Field hours required. Prereq.: TELS Upper Division Status, ELIS 3701, ELIS 3702, ELIS 3703, ELIS 3704. Coreq.: ELIS 4800, ELIS 4801, ELIS 4803, ELIS 4804. 4 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Teaching mathematics to students with learning disabilities | Bley, N.S. | |
| Optional | The common core mathematics companion: The standards decoded, grades 3-5 | Gojak, L, & Miles, R. | |
| Optional | Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons, 3-5: Using Children’s Books to Inspire STEM Learning. | Morgan, E. & Ansberry, K | |
| Optional | Mathematics Content and Activities for PreK – Grade 5 Teachers | O’Mellan, A. C. |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 8/26 | BB Materials BB Materials |
Review over syllabus Math Group Activity Science - Draw a Scientist Guided Obs Directions Math - Pre-Test + Standards Science - Pre-Test + NSTA resources |
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| Fri | 8/28 | BB Materials | Math - Technology/Manipulatives Science - Inquiry + 5Es |
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| Wed | 9/2 | BB Materials | Math - Technology/Manipulatives Science - Inquiry + 5Es |
MA & SC PT Analysis |
| Fri | 9/4 | BB Materials | Lesson Planning & Objectives | |
| Wed | 9/9 | BB Materials | ||
| Fri | 9/11 | BB Materials | Math - Academic Language + Productive Struggle/Groupwork Science - Academic Language + STEM Pres |
SC: STEM Pres (Mon) |
| Wed | 9/16 | BB Materials | MA & SC Ideas | |
| Fri | 9/18 | BB Materials | Math - MKT Science - Finish STEM Pres |
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| Wed | 9/23 | BB Materials | Technology Portfolio | |
| Fri | 9/25 | BB Materials | Math - Motivation Science - NOS |
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| Wed | 9/30 | BB Materials | MA & SC Single Plans | |
| Fri | 10/2 | BB Materials | Math - Topic of Choice Science - Culture and Science |
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| Wed | 10/7 | BB Materials | ||
| Fri | 10/9 | BB Materials | Lesson Plan Workshop | |
| Wed | 10/14 | BB Materials | MA & SC Second Single Plans | |
| Fri | 10/16 | BB Materials | SPED Review | |
| Wed | 10/21 | BB Materials | ||
| Fri | 10/23 | BB Materials | ||
| Wed | 10/28 | BB Materials | Asynch - Math, Science & SPED | MA & SC Guided Obs |
| Fri | 10/30 | BB Materials | ||
| Wed | 11/4 | BB Materials | Asynch - Math, Science & SPED | |
| Fri | 11/6 | BB Materials | ||
| Wed | 11/11 | BB Materials | Asynch - Math, Science & SPED | SPED Activity |
| Fri | 11/13 | BB Materials | ||
| Wed | 11/18 | BB Materials | Asynch - Math, Science & SPED | Khan assignments |
| Fri | 11/20 | Thanksgiving Week | ||
| Wed | 11/25 | Thanksgiving Week | ||
| Wed | 12/2 | Asynch - Math, Science & SPED | Reflections (SPED and GE) |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.