Concepts of Mathematics for Teachers
Course: MTH-2100
Course Credits: 4
Prerequisites: # MTH-1080; # 24 credits
Description:
Elementary education students investigate concepts commonly found in elementary/middle school mathematics curriculums. Topics include numbers (natural, integers, and rational), mathematical systems, numeration, algorithms, and number theory. Emphasis is placed upon the understanding of core concepts, gaining knowledge of mathematics' contribution to thinking, and the development of cognitive thinking skills for solving non-trivial problems. The philosophy expressed in mathemtics reform and especially in the NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics is integrated throughout all aspects of the course. Each student is required to visit elementary school classrooms to observe mathematics lessons and may be required to work outside of class with classmates to complete some assignments or to work in the computer learning lab. Students are advised not to take this course as their first mathematics course.
Contact R. A. Farinelli, Chair, if you have any questions pertaining to this course.
Last Update: October 10, 2008