Mathematics For Elementary Teachers I

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Designed for prospective elementary school teachers. Problem solving. Numerical reasoning including self-generated and conventional algorithms. Whole and fractional number systems, elementary number theory. (Not available for credit toward graduation in the College of Engineering and Sciences). Typically offered Fall. Prerequisite(s): MA 11100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MA 11500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR S12 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 520 OR A02 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 26 OR A16 FOR MIN. SCORE OF 26 OR APPL FOR MIN. SCORE OF 050 General Education: Quantitative Reasoning Course Learning Outcomes 1. To model and perform arithmetic operations in bases other than base ten. 2. To convert numbers to scientific notation and perform arithmetic operations in scientific notation. 3. To perform operations with signed numbers. 4. To use properties of addition and multiplication to facilitate arithmetic. 5. To determine when two fractions are equivalent, decimals and percents. 6. To use divisibility rules to determine greatest common factors to decide whether numbers are prime. View Class Schedule