Mathematics for Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers I

Catalog description

This course is designed for prospective early childhood and elementary teachers. Content strands include number and operations and algebraic thinking. Topics from these strands include pre-number concepts, place-value and numeracy, and multiple representations and algorithms for whole number and fraction arithmetic. Mathematical structure is also emphasized to analyze arithmetic and algebraic situations. Aligned with state and national standards, this course emphasizes problem solving, communication, reasoning, and representation in mathematics. Mathematical connections will be made to contextual problems and representations when appropriate. CGER MQR-QR Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning: Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisite: declared early childhood education or elementary/middle education major. Offered Fall, Spring.