Linear equations, inequalities, and quadratic equations are additional topics studied. Students are introduced to data collecting and elementary formulations of models for data. An emphasis will be placed on problem solving skills incorporating the use of a graphing calculator. Admission to the course is based on placement test scores. 3 hours This course combines theory with practical aspects of how children learn mathematics.
Students learn how to help young children to develop numerical relationships and geometric patterns.
This course is of particular value to Child Development majors, prospective elementary school teachers and parents. The course examines the mathematics curriculum of the elementary school with an emphasis on how to teach it. Among the topics included are operations on rationals, geometry, measurement and basic notions of statistics of particular value to prospective school teachers and paraprofessionals. Students will learn the various techniques of calculations. These include conversions using metric, household, and apothecary systems of measurement as well as the computational methods used in the preparation of oral medication, solutions, parenteral therapy, and pediatric dosages.