Republic of the Philippines

COMPOSTELA VALLEY STATE COLLEGE

Montevista Branch
Montevista, Compostela Valley
First Semester, S.Y. 2019-2020

COURSE OUTLINE
Course Name: Teaching Math in the Primary Grades
Course Number: EED 8

Course Description: This course equips prospective teachers with pedagogical content knowledge for the
teaching of basic contents in mathematics in the primary level. Understanding of key concepts and skills of
whole numbers up to 10,000, fractions, measurement, simple geometric figures, pre-algebra concepts and
data representation and analysis are applied using appropriate technology. Teaching strategies include
problem solving, critical thinking, differentiated instruction, inquiry-based learning with the use of manipulative
based on cultural context will be emphasized.

TOPICS:

Week 1 1. Counting Numbers

a. Place Value
b. Translation
c. Hindu-Arabic – Roman Numeral
d. Mathematical Operation
e. Prime and Composite
f. Factoring

Week 2 1. Fractions
a. Operation in Fraction
b. Conversion from Fraction to Decimals and Percent
c. Ratio and Proportion
2. Measurement
a. Time Measurement
b. Linear Measurement
c. Mass Measurement
d. Temperature Measurement
Week 3 1. Simple Geometric Figures
a. Shape
b. Plane Figures
c. Lines and Angles
d. Spatial Figures
2. Formulas
a. Area
b. Perimeter
c. Volume

Week 4 1. Pre-algebra Concepts

a. Unknown Values
2. Data Representation
a. Tables
b. Maps and Graphs
c. Scales
REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstration

REFERENCES:
 Ulit, Enrique T., et. al. (1998) Teaching the Elementary School Subjects. Rex Book Store, Inc.
 Salandanan, Gloria G., et. al (1988) The Teaching of Science and Health, Mathematics, and Home
Economics, and Practical Arts. (PAFTE) Katha Publishing Co., Inc.

CLASSROOM POLICY:

a. Only officially enrolled students are allowed to attend their classes.

b. All students are required to attend their classes regularly.
c. Attendance is counted from the first regular class meeting.
d. Punctuality is a must to all students.
e. A validated student identification card must always by worn be all students while attending classes.
f. Any form of dishonesty shall be dealt with accordingly.
g. Cheating is strictly prohibited.
 h. Students who incur absences equivalent to more than 20% of the course hours required shall be
dropped from the course provided he/she has not taken any exam.
i. Should a student be absent from his/her class, he/she has to secure and fill up an excuse slip
(OSAS) duly signed by parent/guardian (supported by a medical certificate from the College
Physician, if the student is sick) and to be signed by the subject teacher/s, College Dean and to be
submitted to their respective subject teachers or Clinical Instructors thereafter. A student shell be
given a three (3) days grace period in the submission of the excuse slip otherwise the absence will
be considered unexcused.
j. Valid examination permits are necessary in taking the examinations as scheduled.
k. No special quiz shall be given to any student who comes in late or absent during classes.
l. Honesty is called for at all times

Instructress:

LEONNEE JANE D. CIRPO, LPT

CTE Faculty