MAT 171: Basic Concepts of Mathematics for Early Childhood and Elementary School Teachers
Science, Technology, Accessibility, Mathematics, and Public Health
08/29 - 12/12/2022
11:00 - 11:50 AM
3 Credits
E-Mail Policy
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Office Hours
I am always happy to answer questions or to discuss sensitive matters. One of my favorite parts about teaching is talking and meeting with students. Please do not hesitate to ask questions in class or to schedule a meeting via e-mail.
Course Description
This course is the first part of a two-semester course sequence with MAT 172. This course is designed for prospective early childhood and elementary school teachers. The contents of this course include concepts and theories underlying early childhood and elementary school mathematics. The students will explore the "why" behind the mathematical concepts, ideas, and procedures. Topics include problem solving, whole numbers and numeration, whole number operations and properties, number theory, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, and integers. Prerequisites: GSR 104 or the equivalent, or permission of the department chair. This course is not open to mathematics majors.