Mathematics as a Second Language

Catalog description

The fundamentals of mathematics begins with a solid understanding of arithmetic, and its relationship to all strands of mathematics. As the program’s signature course, the major theme of Mathematics as a Second Language, is understanding algebra and arithmetic through language. The objective is to provide a solid conceptual understanding of the operations of arithmetic, as well as the interrelationships among arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Topics include arithmetic vs. algebra; solving equations; place value and the history of counting; inverse processes; the geometry of multiplication; the many faces of division; rational vs. irrational numbers and the one-dimensional geometry of real numbers.