Five manageable practices have the power to put teachers in control of productive classroom discussions.

Describes Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices as well as guiding principles which include curriculum and assessment. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2014)

This microcredential is the first in the STEM for Teaching K-6 Mathematics microcredential stack. This stack, when completed, meets Requirement Area #3 of the Elementary STEM Endorsement. Through this microcredential applicants demonstrate an ability to identify and distinguish STEM models and identify and describe careers in mathematics and careers that utilize mathematics.

This microcredential is the second in the STEM for Teaching K-6 Mathematics microcredential stack. This stack, when completed, meets Requirement Area #3 of the Elementary STEM Endorsement. Through this microcredential applicants demonstrate they have participated in learning experiences through examination, engagement, and implementation of the Utah Core State Standards for Mathematics and can identify and utilize the Standards for Mathematical Practice.

This microcredential is the third in the STEM for Teaching K-6 Mathematics microcredential stack. This stack, when completed, meets Requirement Area #3 of the Elementary STEM Endorsement. Through this microcredential applicants demonstrate they have participated in learning experiences to develop pedagogical practices that (a) support student discourse skills needed to authentically communicate in mathematics, (b) use each of the Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices, and (c) integrate mathematics with science, engineering, and technology.

This microcredential is the fourth in the STEM for Teaching K-6 Mathematics microcredential stack. This stack, when completed, meets Requirement Area #3 of the Elementary STEM Endorsement. Through this microcredential applicants demonstrate the ability to create effective student-centered learning environments and instruction with authentic connections between science and technology, engineering design, and mathematics.