MTH/214
Mathematics for Elementary Educators II
Online
Format
$1194
Estimated Tuition
3 credits
Total credits
5 weeks
Course length
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Course level: Undergraduate
This is the second course in a two-part series designed for K-8 pre-service teachers to address a conceptual understanding of mathematics taught in elementary school. The focus of part two will be on measurement, geometry, probability, and data analysis.
Prerequisites
- MTH/213 - Mathematics for Elementary Educators I OR
- one college-level course in math pedagogy
AND
- MTH/216 - Quantitative Reasoning II OR
- 6 credits of college-level math within the last 10 years
What you'll learn
Course skills and outcomes
Probability & Collecting and Displaying Data
- Apply basic concepts of probability.
- Demonstrate the knowledge to collect usable data.
- Create graphs to display data.
- Explore teaching techniques and the use of manipulatives when teaching probability.
Introduction to Geometry
- Apply characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes in problem solving.
- Identify geometric figures and shapes based on mathematical arguments.
- Use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve problems.
- Explore teaching techniques and manipulative use when teaching geometry.
Applications of Geometry
- Specify locations using coordinate geometry.
- Describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry.
- Use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations.
- Explore teaching techniques and manipulative use when teaching transformations.
Applications of Measurement
- Identify the relevant attributes of objects when solving problems.
- Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements.
- Explore teaching techniques and manipulative use when teaching geometric solids.
Mathematical Connections
- Synthesize the mathematics concepts addressed in this course.
- Create an analysis and reflection of a math lesson plan for elementary education students.