This course satisfies the Interim requirement for mathematics majors. Mr. T. Jager. W82 Curricular Materials for Elementary and Middle School Mathematics. This course examines and evaluates several exemplary programs designed for use in elementary and middle school mathematics classes. Among the materials to be considered are Mathematics Their Way , Everyday Math , Investigations , Math TrailBlazers , Connected Math , MathScape, Mathematics in Context , and Family Math .
Evaluation is based on in-class participation, several written quizzes, and a final paper.
Optional K-8 classroom observations can be arranged for the morning hours. This course may replace Mathematics 110 in the elementary education mathematics minor for students who have completed four years of high school mathematics and who have received permission from their mathematics advisor. Ms. J. Koop. This course is a continuation of Mathematics 159. Topics include applications of derivatives, integrals, the fundamental theorem of calculus, and applications of integrals.