Description
Second of three elementary education math courses. Topics include properties of two/three dimensional figures, measurement, angles, area, perimeter, volume, surface area, constructions, similarity/congruence, Pythagorean Theorem, trigonometry, and transformations. Emphasizes mathematically precise language, problem solving, communication of mathematical ideas, analysis of difficulties in teaching/learning, and other math/educational topics for Pre-K-8.
Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites
MATH& 171 with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. Recommended: grade of “C” (2.0) or higher for ENGL 97 or equivalent. MATH& 171, MATH& 172, MATH& 173 can be taken out of order with instructor permission.
Course Learning Outcomes
Core Topics
- Aspects of measurement including types, levels of precision, and unit analysis
- Identification and classification of two and three dimensional geometrical shapes
- Computation of angle measure, area, and perimeter for two dimensional shapes
- Computation of surface area and volume for three dimensional figures
- Construction of two-dimensional shapes
- Application of similarity and congruence properties
- Trigonometric ratios/functions for right triangles and their applications
- Applying the Pythagorean theorem and distance formula
- Transformational geometry including tessellations
- Geometric Proofs