MATH 208 - Modern Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I: Numbers and Problem-Solving

Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Current issues of modern mathematics curriculum, including abstract thinking and problem-solving approaches to teaching. Content covers: systems of numeration, nature of numbers and fundamental operations, relations and functions, properties of integers, rational and real numbers, and mathematical modeling. Problem-solving strategies and geometric interpretations are stressed. Designed for students intending to teach in grades K-8. This course is not open to students who have credit for Calculus.
Course Fee $16
Graded: Letter Grade
GenEd: B4