MTH/213 - Mathematics for Elementary Educators I
Course Description
This is the first course of a two-part series designed for K-8 pre-service teachers to address a conceptual understanding of mathematics taught in elementary school. The focus of part one will be on real number properties, patterns, operations and algebraic reasoning and problem solving.
This undergraduate course is 5 weeks.
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Course Objectives
Introduction to Standards and Problem Solving
- Explain the six principles and process standards of elementary school mathematics as defined by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
- Explain the standards progression for your state’s mathematics standards.
- Apply problem solving strategies.
- Use Venn diagrams to solve problems.
- Analyze teaching techniques and manipulative use for teaching problem solving.
Whole Number Operations and Number Theory
- Research different numeration systems.
- Make reasonable estimates.
- Apply algorithms for operations of whole numbers.
- Apply number theory to solve problems.
- Analyze teaching techniques and manipulative use for teaching whole number properties.
Integers and Rational Numbers
- Apply the properties of integers.
- Solve problems involving rational numbers.
- Apply rational number knowledge to solve proportions.
- Analyze teaching techniques and manipulative use for teaching rational number properties.
Real Numbers and Algebraic Thinking
- Solve decimal, percent, and real number problems.
- Solve simple equations, inequalities, and functions.
- Solve problems in the Cartesian coordinate system.
- Analyze teaching techniques and manipulative use for teaching real numbers and equations.
Mathematical Connections
- Identify patterns in elementary mathematics.
- Synthesize the elementary mathematics concepts addressed in this course.
- Explain how a conceptual understanding of mathematics has been addressed in this class.
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