MAT 2005 - MATH for ELEMNTRY TCHERS I: NUMBER SYSTEMS

credits: 3.0
This course is designed specifically for future elementary school teachers. It is intended to provide them with some of the content knowledge that they will need to teach mathematics in elementary school as well as a foundation that they can build upon as they explore other aspects of mathematics. Topics will include operations and algebraic thinking, base 10 and other positional number systems, fractions, ratios and proportions and the rational and real number systems. Objectives: A) Have a deeper understanding of the mathematics covered in elementary school; B) Be familiar with and be able to use a variety of different number systems such as binary numbers and historical numeration systems; C) Able to explain various models and algorithms for the four basic operations of arithmetic; D) To use a variety of manipulatives to demonstrate these models and algorithms; E) Perform basic calculations with fractions and explain various models and algorithms for these calculations; F) Understand and be able to use certain basic notions of number theory including divisibility, prime factorizations and least common multiples; G) Identify students’ mathematical errors and discuss how to correct these errors; H) Communicate their understanding verbally, graphically and in writing. Method of Instruction: Lecture and in-class activities. Method of Evaluation: Grades will be based on in class and homework assignments, one midterm exam, and a comprehensive final. Meets *MQR Distribution Requirement.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 1030 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA (or) MAT 1090 - PRECALCULUS (or) MAT 1091 - PRE-CALCULUS I (or) MAT 1092 - PRE-CALCULUS II (or) MAT 1930 - IMMERSION COLLEGE ALGEBRA (or) MAT 2006 - MATH for ELEMNTRY TCHRS II: GEOMTRY AND MEASUREMENT (or) MAT 2010 - CALCULUS I (or) MAT 2020 - CALCULUS II