MAT 123 - Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher I

3 Credit(s) DII

This course is designed for prospective elementary teachers. Those mathematical concepts which schoolteachers will be using are stressed. Topics include: Numeration systems, algorithms and estimation for the arithmetic operations on different sets of numbers, number theory, and probability concepts. Use of manipulatives and relevant technology including graphing calculators and computer software may be integrated into the course. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for MAT123A. Prerequisite: Completion of the Basic College Mathematics Competency Requirement.