COURSE NUMBER: | MATH 281 | |||||||||||||||
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COURSE TITLE: | Principles of Mathematics for Teaching | |||||||||||||||
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: | Dr Wendy Stienstra | |||||||||||||||
CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION: | credits 3 (hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 0) | |||||||||||||||
COURSE DESCRIPTION: | This course provides a study of foundational
mathematical concepts and properties in the elementary and junior high
curriculum. The course emphasizes conceptual understanding, reasoning,
explaining why algorithms work, and problem solving. Topics include
number systems, operations, fractional numbers, proportional reasoning,
and aspects of geometry. Same as EDUC 281. |
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REQUIRED TEXTS: | Beckmann, S. (2014). Mathematics For Elementary
Teachers (4th ed.). Boston: Pearson Addison-Wesley.
(package includes textbook and activities manual) |
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COURSE OBJECTIVES: | This
course focuses on mathematics necessary for prospective elementary
teachers. In order to develop a deeper
understanding of
this mathematics, the course emphasizes the need for explaining why the
mathematics works, rather than simply memorizing procedures. The goals of this course are that students will:
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Required texts, assignments, and grade distributions
may vary
from one offering of this course to the next. Please consult
the course instructor for up to date details.
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