Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I

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Credits: 4 Typically Offered: FALL Future elementary teachers will gain deeper understanding of how and why math operations work. Operations that align with todays curriculum standards will be covered: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and number basics such as rounding, estimation, primes, number systems, divisibility, number theory, problem solving, and typical mathematical errors children commonly make. Students will be introduced to math teaching methods used in elementary classrooms and they will practice explaining math topics to their peers.