MTH 211 Foundations of Elementary Math I

Surveys mathematical topics for those interested in the presentation of mathematics at the K-9 levels. Topics emphasized are problem solving, patterns, sequences, set theory, logic, numeration systems, number bases, arithmetic operations, and number theory. Various manipulative and problem solving strategies are used. Prerequisite: MTH 95 or higher, and WR 115 and RD 115 or equivalent placement test scores. Audit available. Fulfills General Education requirements for Math, Science, Computer Science (Non-lab; Excludes ASOT Business degree) Addendum: This is the first term of a three-term sequence (MTH 211, 212, and 213). Foundations of Elementary Math I is intended to examine the conceptual basis of elementary mathematics and to provide students with opportunities to experience using manipulatives to model problem solving, computational operations with whole numbers, topics in number theory and set theory. The content and pedagogy is based on the NCTM standards. Emphasis is on why mathematics works as it does rather than on memorization of algorithms.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: MTH 95 or higher, and RDWR 115 or equivalent placement test scores.