MATH 210 (Elements of Mathematics)
Note: the sequence MATH 210-211 for elementary mathematics
education majors has been replaced by the sequence
MATH 212-213-214.
| DESCRIPTION |
Topics from algebra and number theory, designed to provide
insight
into arithmetic; problem solving heuristics; inductive and deductive
proof;
the natural number system; systems of numeration; the system of
integers;
the system of rational numbers; sets and functions. |
| PREREQUISITES |
One year of college preparatory algebra. Required for
majors
in elementary education, and open only to students in this field. |
| TOPICS |
Problem Solving
Polya's four steps
Strategies
Sets and Functions
Sets and set notation
Function Representations
Numeration Systems
Characteristics of numeration systems
Hindu-Arabic system
Number Theory
Primes and composites
Tests for divisibility
Counting factors
Greatest common factor
Least common multiple
Natural Number System
Models for operations
Properties of operations
Mental math
Estimation
System of integers
Models for operations
Properties of operations
Negative exponents and scientific notation
System of rational numbers
Models for operations
Properties of operations
Rational numbers as exponents
Decimal representations
Ratio and proportion
Percent models
Solving percent problems |
| TEXT |
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers, by Tom
Bassarear
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers: Explorations,
by Tom Bassarear |
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