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    Nov 23, 2024  
MCCC College Catalog 2024-2025 
    
MCCC College Catalog 2024-2025

MATH 156 - Math for Elementary Teachers I


Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 092  or MATH 105  or qualifying scores on accepted placement tests within the last 3 years highly recommended
C2 General Education Mathematics Satisfier Y
Session Cycle: FL

This course is an introduction to the theory of arithmetic to develop understanding and skill in mathematical processes. It consists of set theory, logic, number bases, properties of natural numbers, integers, and rational and real numbers. It also includes financial literacy applications as they apply to elementary and middle school mathematics. An emphasis is put on the use of manipulatives and problem solving. Students will be expected to work with mathematics numerically, graphically, analytically, and verbally. The purpose of the course is to provide the future elementary teacher with a perspective for understanding the mathematics taught in the elementary school.