MAT118 Mathematical Ideas I

This course is the first in a sequence designed for education majors. It is designed to develop a student’s understanding of the mathematical concepts of numbers and their operations, and the properties of number systems required for elementary school teaching. Topics include place value and arithmetic models, mental math, algorithms, factors and prime numbers, fractions and decimals, ratio, percentage and rate, integers, elementary number theory and descriptive statistics. Use of manipulatives and relevant technology may be integrated into the course. The TI-83, TI-83 Plus, or TI-84 Plus graphing calculator is required.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

2

Lab Hours

2

Prerequisite

C or better MAT022 Foundations of Algebra or placement exam score

Corequisite

Reading proficiency or REA021 College Reading

Attributes

• Free Elective

• Liberal Arts Elective

• Math Elective

• Quantitative Reason Intensive

Program Major Restrictions

Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education