MATH 320 - Trends in Elementary Mathematics

Institution:

Montana State University Billings

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Description:

Prerequisites: MATH 202 or consent of instructor. Focuses on a consideration of applications of mathematics that are within the scope of the elementary (K-8) mathematics curriculum. Examples will be drawn from existing elementary mathematics curriculum projects and be adapted from projects at higher levels. The use of this content will serve to reflect the curriculum changes that have been called for by the Curriculum and Evaluation Standards (NCTM, 1989) and will show how math is responding to the expectation that the curriculum demonstrate greater relevance. Topics to be covered include geometry and technology, measurement, social science applications, business applications, and science applications (especially using probability). Technology will be incorporated as appropriate in all activities.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.msubillings.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 657-2011

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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