Math 201 syllabus

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I

Course Description:  An examination of some of the major ideas encountered in the teaching of elementary mathematics. Topics include introduction to problem solving, sets, relations, logic, numeration systems, elementary number theory, properties and operations for whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, and real numbers. NOTE: MA 201 does not fulfill graduation requirements for any curriculum other than College of Education and Professional Studies.

Prerequisites: C or better in MA 110 or MA 112 or higher level course. 

Textbook: Calvin T. Young, Duane W. DeTemple, and Richard S. Millman: Mathematical Reasoning for Elementary Teachers: Pearson, 7th edition, 2015

Coverage: Chapter 1 (1.1, 1.2, 1.3), Chapter 2 (2.3, 2,4), Chapter 3 (3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4), Chapter 4 (4.1, 4.2, 4.3), Chapter 6 (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4), Chapter 7 (7.1, 7.3, 7.4).

Calculator: A Texas Instruments TI30XII-S scientific calculator is required.

Homework: Common homework problems are to be given through MyLabsPlus.   

Learning outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the course a student will:

Gain a conceptual understanding of basic arithmetic and problem solving algorithms traditionally used in the United States.
Be introduced to new algorithms through the examination of techniques constructed by children for solving problems.
Learn to reason about quantities, and to express their reasoning accurately.