MATH& 131 - Mathematics for Elementary Education I

Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
MATH& 131 is the first of a two-course sequence designed to give prospective elementary education majors the depth of understanding necessary to teach mathematics in the elementary classroom. Designed for elementary school teachers focusing on methods of problem-solving, development and structure of number systems, and numerical algorithms applicable to elementary school mathematics. Formerly: MATH 205.
Prerequisite(s): Course requires concurrent enrollment in MATH 037 OR having met one of the following prerequisites: grade of P in MATH 037, MATH 041, or MATH 046; grade of C or higher in MATH 078, MATH 078E, or MATH 079; appropriate placement; or Math Department permission.
Course Outcomes:

Interpret the meaning of numbers, the ways of representing numbers, the relationships among numbers, and number systems.
Use multiple representations to explain arithmetic operations and how they relate to each other.
Model situations using symbolic forms to analyze and solve problems.
Express mathematical ideas verbally and in writing to various audiences.
Choose, apply and evaluate problem solving strategies.

Course Topics:

Problem solving
Set notation and set operations
Number systems and representation of numbers
Multiple representations of arithmetic operations

Course Attribute(s): Natural Science