IL, NS, Q- This 5-credit course is one quarter of the 2-quarter mathematics for elementary education sequence. Prospective or practicing elementary school teachers will investigate problem solving techniques, geometry, probability, and statistics related to topics taught at the K-8 level. Topics will include problem solving, geometry and its applications, measurement, simulating probabilistic situations, sampling, organizing and interpreting data, graphing, and the use of technology. Students will be required to complete 5 hours of classroom experience and submit an evaluation from the field site supervisor observing the student's work with children.
Prerequisites
Placement into ENGL 95 or above; AND Completion of MATH 84 or MATH 85 or MFUND 85 or above with a grade of 2.0 or higher, or placement into MATH 95/ &107/ &131/ &132/ &146.