MATH 142 - Math For Elementary Teachers I

Provides (as the first of a two-course sequence) prospective elementary school teachers with a deep and fundamental understanding of number and operations. Use of age-appropriate microcomputer technology as well as non-technical manipulatives is embedded in the course content. Emphasizes problem-solving strategies, numeration systems, operations with real numbers, percentages, number theory and algebraic thinking. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 116 or placement by exam and C or better in MATH 113 or high school geometry. (PCS 1.1, 4 credit hours - 4 hours lecture, 0 hours lab)