Foundations of Mathematics for Teachers

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Credit Hours: 3 This course centers around the structure and properties of the real number system and its subsets. Numeration systems, patterns of numbers, models and algorithms for operations, number theory, probability, and statistics will be studied. Problem solving and communication are continuing themes of this course. Manipulatives (including a Base-10 Blocks, Cuisenaire Rods, number cubes, and colored counters), calculators, and computer software (including a statistical package, spreadsheet and word processor) are used extensively as tools to develop mathematical concepts. Cannot be used as a mathematics elective for mathematics major or minor. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MTH 130 or MTH 136 . Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring