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MATH 257 Math for Elementary Teachers 2*

This course includes algebraic reasoning, functions, probability, introduction to statistics, geometry and concepts of measurement.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Prerequisite

MATH 157 with a grade of C or better.

MATH 257Math for Elementary Teachers 2*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Mathematics & Engineering

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Prerequisite Narrative

MATH 157 with a grade of C or better.

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course includes algebraic reasoning, functions, probability, introduction to statistics, geometry and concepts of measurement.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate how to reason algebraically, including use of expressions, equations, functions, and graphs
  • Demonstrate how to calculate statistics, including representation and interpretation of data using statistical graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, and statistical inference
  • Demonstrate how to calculate empirical probability and theoretical probability, including principles of counting.
  • Demonstrate how to identify and name figures in plane geometry, including points, lines and line segments, rays, angles and relationship of angles in plane figures; curves, polygons, and in the plane; figures in space; networks and Euler’s formula for planar networks and polyhedral.
  • Demonstrate the measurement processes in English and Metric systems; how to convert in the English and Metric system and between the two systems.
  • Demonstrate how to calculate measurements and formulas for area, perimeter, surface area, and volume.
  • Demonstrate how to use and apply the Pythagorean Theorem.
  • Demonstrate how to draw and identify transformations, symmetries, and tilings.
  • Demonstrate the congruence principles and properties of triangles and how to apply them; the construction of geometric figures; and the similarity principles and properties of triangles and how to apply them.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Reasoning algebraically, including use of expressions, equations, functions, and graphs Statistics, including representation and interpretation of data using statistical graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, and statistical inference Empirical probability Theoretical probability, including principles of counting Plane geometry, including points, lines and line segments, rays, angles and relationship of angles in plane figures Curves, polygons, and in the plane Figures in space Networks and Euler’s formula for planar networks and polyhedra Measurement processes in English and Metric systems Measurements and formulas for area, perimeter, surface area, and volume The Pythagorean Theorem and applications Transformations, Symmetries, and Tilings Congruence principles and properties of triangles Construction of geometric figures Similarity principles and properties of triangles

VI. Delivery Methodologies