MATH 3309 - Proportn & Algebrc Reasong II

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The University of Texas at El Paso

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Description:

This course focuses on foundational concepts in algebra for prospective middle school teachers. Topics include co-variation of quantities, rates of change in numerical, graphical, and symbolic representations, average and instantaneous rates of change, concept of limit, equations, and inequalities, contrasting linear and exponential functions, contrasting arithmetic and geometric patterns, transformations of functions, operations on functions, inverse functions, irrational numbers, and complex numbers. The focus is on developing symbol sense and structure sense, using technology to explore functions and to make connections between graphical and symbolic representations, and understanding the different uses of letters and equal signs, and addressing students? misconceptions and errors. Prerequisite: MATH 3308 with a grade of ?C? or better.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utep.edu

Phone Number:

(915) 747-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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