ELEMENTARY, EARLY AND SPECIAL EDUCATION
CENTER FOR MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
MATH RESOURCE LIBRARY
The SMART Program
Student
Math
AfteR-school
Thinking
Program
Purpose:
(1)
to creatively engage all young children in mathematical thinking and
activities while giving pre-service teachers experiential learning
opportunities in the teaching of mathematics in an authentic
setting, and
(2) to provide free learning experiences to all children.
Significance:
The significance of the program will be seen in its benefits to all
stakeholders. For elementary education pre-service teachers, it will
(1) allow a meaningfully contribution to the community and a school
society as they learn through service learning, and (2) cultivate
social responsibility while empowering them as individuals and
future teachers. This reflects ISU’s mission of providing
challenging encounters with important social issues and encouraging
excellence in practical and engaged liberal education for all
students.
Young students from diverse cultural backgrounds and demonstrating a variety of needs will be exposed to instruction and activities that will promote their understanding of mathematical problem solving. They will encounter an integration of subjects, including writing, art, and music.
Methods:
The
pre-service teachers receive all necessary content and methods in
their undergraduate mathematics courses under the guidance and
supervision of Dr. Marylin Leinenbach.
Video:
Watch a video about the SMART Program.
Photos:
View Photos of SMART Activities