MTH 223 - Number Systems I

Institution:

Rich Mountain Community College

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Description:

3 hours credit, (3hours lecture) Prerequisite ?C? or better in Intermediate Algebra or required placement scores This course includes influences on and directions in mathematics education, learning theories, problem solving, number concepts, numeration, number theory, and whole-number operations. In addition, fraction and decimal concepts and computation are developed. Ratio, proportion and percent are also studied. Estimation and alternative algorithms are addressed, and mental math strategies are studied and modeled. MTH223 contains mathematics content, teaching techniques, mathematics manipulatives, and technology with emphasis on problem solving, reasoning, communication, connections, and representation. This course is designed for future elementary and middle school teachers. This course requires at least one paper using a documentation format. It is writing intensive. It is offered online in the fall and on campus (by demand) in the summer.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmcc.edu

Phone Number:

(479) 394-7622

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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