MATH& 131 - Math for Elementary Education I

5 CR

Study of problem solving strategies, number theory and numeration related to topics taught at the K-8 level. Includes analysis of learning difficulties and teaching strategies for these concepts. Note: Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC.

Prerequisite(s): Placement by assessment, or MATH 099 with a C or better.

Course Outcomes

Use problem-solving models and apply them to concepts introduced throughout the course.
Explain the structure of the real number system and how this structure relates to learning mathematics.
Use various algorithms and mental computations to solve problems dealing with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, and percentages.
Apply basic number theory concepts.
Perform operations in different bases. Perform basic function operations, including identifying the domain and range of a function from its graph.

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