MATH 5385 - Nmbr Sys & Oper Tchrs

Institution:

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

This course is designed to deepen grades 3-5 elementary teachers' understanding of the whole number and rational number systems. Major topics include interpretations of whole number operations, the extension of whole number operations to rational numbers, the representations of rational numbers and the conceptual underpinnings of non-standard and standard algorithms. Other topics include analyzing number theoretic concepts such as prime numbers and divisibility. Pedagogical and curriculum issues will be addressed as they relate to teaching for understanding and developing computational fluency. The topics of the 2-credit hour course will include whole numbers and operations. The 3-credit course will extend topics covered to rational numbers. Open only to certified teachers. (OC)

Credits:

2.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umd.umich.edu/

Phone Number:

(313) 593-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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