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.

Notes: Science Mathematics Division

Theory Hours: 45

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify and apply problem solving strategies.

Applies to General Education Mathematics Competency Objectives A and D.

2. Apply set theory and logic to solve problems.

Applies to General Education Mathematics Competency Objectives C and D.

3. Interconvert between historic numerations systems, other number bases, and the decimal numeration system.

Applies to General Education Mathematics Competency Objectives A and D.

4. Utilize various algorithms as they apply to operations with real numbers.

Applies to General Education Mathematics Competency Objectives A and D.

5. Collect and interpret data communicating results using graphs and tables.

Applies to General Education Mathematics Competency Objectives B and D.

6. Utilize ratio and proportion to solve applications problems including dimensional analysis.