MAT 171 - Basic Concepts of Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I

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Gallaudet University

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This course is the first part of a two-semester course sequence with MAT 172. This course is designed for prospective preschool and elementary school teachers. The contents of this course are concepts and theories underlying elementary school mathematics. The students will explore the "why" behind the mathematical concepts, ideas, and procedures. Topics include problem solving, whole numbers and numeration, whole number operations and properties, number theory, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, and integers . Prerequisites : MAT 013 or the equivalent. This course is not open to mathematics majors.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gallaudet.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 651-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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