Maricopa Community Colleges  MAT156  19996-99999 

Official Course Description:  MCCCD Approval:  6/27/95

MAT156      19966-19995

LEC

3 Credit(s)

3 Period(s)

Theory of Elementary Mathematics

Investigation of mathematical principles and process with an emphasis on various teaching methodologies. Includes number systems, intuitive geometry, problem solving, elementary algebra, measurement, elementary statistics, and probability. Designed to meet the requirements for pre-service elementary school teachers. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT142 or MAT150 or MAT151 or MAT152 or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District placement exam.

 

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MAT156  19966-19995

Theory of Elementary Mathematics

 

1.

Practice different methods of investigating mathematical concepts. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII)

2.

Use problem solving and critical thinking skills as outlined in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, and Arizona Skills in Mathematics. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII)

3.

Demonstrate a reduction in mathematical anxiety. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII)

4.

Identify and use resources available for the teaching of mathematics. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII)

5.

Apply mathematics across the curriculum and in everyday situations. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII)

6.

Integrate mathematical concepts. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII)

7.

Examine the impact of technology on the teaching of mathematics. (VII)

8.

Demonstrate arithmetic proficiency at a 90% level. (I, V)

 

 

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MAT156  19966-19995

Theory of Elementary Mathematics

 

 

I. Numeration Systems

A. The Real Number System

1. Development of Arithmetic Algorithms on Subsets of the Real Numbers

2. Properties of the Real Number Systems

B. Alternative Number Systems

II. Set Theory

A. Set Operations

B. Venn Diagrams

III. Problem Solving Techniques

A. Organized Trial and Error

B. Patterning

C. Organizing Data

D. Modeling

E. Algebraic Methods

F. Systematic Elimination of Alternatives

IV. Geometry

A. Terminology

B. Two-Dimensional Figures

C. Three-Dimensional Figures

D. Symmetry

V. Measurement

A. Non-Standard Measurement

B. Standard Measurement

C. One-, Two-, and Three-Dimensional Applications

VI. Probability and Statistics

A. Experiments

B. Measures of Central Tendency and Variation

C. Graphs

VII. Teaching Tools

A. Calculators as Problem-Solving Tools

B. Manipulatives

C. Computer Usage

VIII. Mathematical Communication

A. Written

B. Oral

 

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