Elementary - Middle Level Mathematics II

Catalog description

Elementary and Middle Level II is the second course in a two-course sequence of methods courses for preservice educators pursuing a K-9 license. The topics of emphasis in this course include visualization; angles; geometric shapes / properties / constructions; measurement (length, area, volume, angles); converting measurement; principles underlying calculation of area and volume; why area and volume formulas are valid; area -vs- perimeter; transformation geometry: reflections, translations, rotations; symmetry; congruence; similarity; scaling; basic descriptive statistics; probability. As mathematics teaching is a complex activity that requires both theoretical and practical knowledge, topics are approached with a goal of preparing mathematics educators who are confident and competent in the pedagogical skills of teaching with understanding, demonstrating the ability to engage in problem solving activities, while explaining their reasoning with academic language, appropriate models, and accurate notation. Components: Class Prereqs/Coreqs: P: a 'C' or better in TEACHING 4300 and admission to the School of Education; C: TEACHING 4080 Typically Offered: Fall - Spring