MAT 251 - Math for Elementary Teachers II

Institution:

City University of Seattle

Subject:

Description:

This course is the second of a two-part sequence focusing on the mathematical content taught in the elementary school. It is not an educational methods course. The course is, however, designed for participants desiring to become elementary teachers and prepares participants with foundation content knowledge for teaching mathematics. The main mathematical topics emphasized in this course are: problem solving, a continuation of the four fundamental operations of arithmetic, geometry, proportional reasoning, probability, and statistics. Participants complete five textbook lessons, write a paper, complete a project, keep a math journal, and take mid-term and final examinations. This course satisfies the mathematics prerequisite requirement for entrance into the Bachelor of Arts in Education program and, for teacher candidates, it may be applied towards satisfying the general education requirement in mathematics. This course is in compliance with Washington State Administrative Code provisions.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cityu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 426-5596

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.