2023-2024 Undergraduate General Catalog


MATH 131 Geometry and Probability for Teachers (MT)

This course investigates foundational ideas of grades K-8 mathematics. The focus is on thinking about mathematical concepts that are currently prominent in elementary schools from the perspective of teaching. Mathematical tasks include a deep analysis of concepts, consideration of children’s thinking, and investigations with technology. Topics include two and three dimensional geometry, transformations,area, volume, surface area, measurements, statistics, and probability.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MATH 130

Core Requirements

Orientation: Mathematics & Quantitative Analysis