Description
This course is designed for strengthening the mathematical background of elementary and middle level teachers with special attention to those concepts necessary to successfully teach in a K-8 classroom. This course will emphasize mathematical problem solving and critical thinking. The course focuses on the NCTM content standards: geometry, measurement, probability and algebra. This is not a methods course; it is a course in mathematics content. Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 111 or 112 (or MATH 230 or higher level math course) or approval of Head of the Education Department. (Education majors/minors only). (Offered Fall)