Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I

Catalog description

This course is designed for future K-8 teachers to explore number systems (including definitions, operations, and properties of whole numbers and fractions), numeration systems, proportionality, algebraic thinking, and problem-solving. Emphasis is on conceptual understanding in addition to procedural skill. Students with a semester level of Freshman 1 may not enroll. Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Early Childhood Ed (PK-4), Early Childhood Educ-Int'l Ed, School Wellness Education, Health-Physical Educ Teaching, Health and Physical Education, Early Child/Spec Ed(PK-4)PK-8), Early Child/Spec Ed(PK-4)PK-12, Sec Education-English(7-12), Sec Education-French (K-12), Mid Level-Engl&Lang Arts (4-8), Mid Level-Mathematics (4-8), Mid Level-Social Studies (4-8), Middle Level-Science (4-8), Sec Ed-Social Stud-Hist (7-12), Secondary Educ-Spanish (K-12), Special Education (PK-12), Music Education (PK-12), Music Education (K-12), Music Educ-Voice (K-12), Music Educ-Saxophone (K-12), Music Educ-Instrumental (K-12), Music Educ-Piano (K-12), Elementary School Mathematics, Middle School Mathematics or Art With Certification (K-12).