SED 4800M - Mathematics Methods for Adolescent and Young Adult Learners
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40889,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Mason Martuccio
Email: mmartuccio@ysu.edu
Course Description
4800M. Mathematics Methods for Adolescent and Young Adult Learners. Exploring and demonstrating reflective teaching methods for adolescent learning of mathematics: planning instruction, execution of teaching/learning activities, multiple representations of mathematical concepts, problem-solving strategies, authentic assessment, manipulative materials, mathematical communication, purposeful use of instructional technology, classroom management for effective teaching. Field hours required. Prereq.: TELS Upper Division Status and SED 3706. Coreq.: EDFN 3710. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Fall 2026 Handout Packet | ||
| Optional | The math teacher’s toolbox. | Wong, B. & Bukalow L. | |
| Optional | The understanding by design guide to creating high- quality units. | Wiggins, G. & McTighe, J. | |
| Optional | The common core mathematics companion: The standards decoded, high school. | Martin, W.G., Dillon, F.L., Strutchens, M.E. & Conway, B.M. | |
| Optional | The common core mathematics companion: The standards decoded, grades 6 - 8. | Miles, R.H. & Willians, L.A. | |
| Optional | The common core mathematics companion: The standards decoded, grades 3-5 | Gojak, L. & Miles, R. | |
| Optional | Success from the start: Your first years teaching secondary mathematics. | Wieman, R. & Arbaugh, F. |
The required text will be posted on Blackboard and handed out in class.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 8/25 | BB Materials | Introduction to course; Math Activity; Standards: NCTM, Common Core, and Ohio | |
| Thu | 8/27 | BB Materials | Standards for Mathematical Practice; Conceptual vs. Procedural Understanding; Pre-Test | |
| Tue | 9/1 | BB Materials | Affect; Assign Pre-Test Analysis | |
| Thu | 9/3 | BB Materials | Creating Math Group Activities/Productive Struggle; Assign Activity Handout; Guest Speaker: Dr. Beaver | |
| Tue | 9/8 | BB Materials | Technology; Assign Technology Portfolio | |
| Thu | 9/10 | BB Materials | PD Opportunity - No class | Pretest Analysis |
| Tue | 9/15 | BB Materials | Ohio 2017 Standard Grades 7 & 8 and High School; Assign Standards Analysis | |
| Thu | 9/17 | BB Materials | Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching (MKT); Select Mini-Lesson Topic | Activity Handout |
| Tue | 9/22 | BB Materials | Checking for Student Understanding; Differentiation | |
| Thu | 9/24 | BB Materials | Lesson Planning, Rubrics, and Assessments | Standards Analysis |
| Tue | 9/29 | BB Materials | Standards Analysis Presentations | |
| Thu | 10/1 | BB Materials | Mini-Lesson Plan Workshop | |
| Tue | 10/6 | BB Materials | Mini-Lesson Plan Presentations | Mini-Lesson Plans |
| Thu | 10/8 | No class - OCTM Conference | ||
| Tue | 10/13 | BB Materials | Technology Portfolio Workshop | |
| Thu | 10/15 | BB Materials | Literature and Writing in Math | Technology Portfolio |
| Tue | 10/20 | BB Materials | Technology/Manipulative Presentations | |
| Thu | 10/22 | BB Materials | Discuss Unit, Unit Overview, Video and Assessment Analysis | Contextual Factors |
| Tue | 10/27 | BB Materials | Field Experience | |
| Thu | 10/29 | BB Materials | Field Experience | Single Plan |
| Tue | 11/3 | BB Materials | Field Experience | |
| Thu | 11/5 | BB Materials | Field Experience | Unit Draft |
| Tue | 11/10 | BB Materials | Field Experience | |
| Thu | 11/12 | BB Materials | Field Experience | Unit Plan |
| Tue | 11/17 | BB Materials | Field Experience | |
| Thu | 11/19 | BB Materials | Field Experience | |
| Tue | 11/24 | BB Materials | Field Experience | |
| Thu | 11/26 | Thanksgiving | ||
| Tue | 12/1 | BB Materials | Discuss field and video | Unit Assessment Asssignment |
| Thu | 12/3 | BB Materials | Discuss field and video | Video Reflection |
| Tue | 12/8 | PD log |
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.