MAT 166 - Concept based Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Part 1

3 credits
EDU 166

This course is designed to explore mathematics through a conceptual lens that involves modeling, hands on activities, and problem-solving; this approach can mitigate the math anxiety that is often a barrier. Students will engage in collaborative research and reflection in addition to the conceptual activities. The course will strengthen mathematical foundations, conceptual understanding, procedural skill/fluency, and ability to apply math to solve problems. The course focuses on understanding the mathematical concepts necessary for daily life, and to apply mathematics as circumstances arise at home, school or the workplace. Concepts include problem- solving, reasoning and logic, numeration systems, number theory, geometry, algebra, statistics and probability, data analysis, integers, and operations with rational numbers.
Prerequisite(s): Sequenced in first semester of enrollment in the Education Program.