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Math Methods PreK-12 Research Guide

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Welcome to the Library's guide to finding resources about teaching mathematics.

Use the menu on the left side of the screen to access research, writing, and lesson planning tools which will help you complete assignments in your math methods courses.

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TEKS Math & Other Math Standards

TEKS for Mathematics (Chapter 111)
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Principles, Standards, and Expectations
This document is comprised of 6 principles that address overarching themes, 5 Content standards, and 5 Process standards.

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Links to TExES Preparation Materials for Math

Mathematics 4-8 (115) Preparation Materials from the Texas Educator Certification Exams Program website
Includes free resources such as a study guide, some sample questions, test taker tips, and a CAT tutorial for how the testing software works.

Texes Mathematics Grades 4-8 (115) by Trena Wilkerson
Call Number: Reserves LB1765.T4 W55 2022
ISBN: 9780738612256
Publication Date: 2017
"Written by a Texas-based education expert, this new edition is fully aligned with the latest test framework. The comprehensive review guides prospective middle school math teachers through all the domains and topics tested on the TExES exam including: number concepts, patterns and algebra, geometry and measurement, probability and statistics, mathematical processes and perspectives, and mathematical learning, instruction, and assessment. "

Research Tutorials for Education Students!

Not Sure How to Begin a Research Assignment on an Education Topic?

Complete the series of tutorials below to explore research strategies and the thinking processes behind them.

Researching Education Topics: Getting Started (tutorial)
Researching Education Topics: Searching & Monitoring (tutorial)

The videos below cover similar content.

Searching Education Source: Expanding and Narrowing a Search (video)
Adding Multiple Databases to a Search in Education Source (video)

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