MATH& 172: Math for Elementary Educators II

Class Program
Credits
5
Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
5
Course ID
091782
Meets Degree Requirements For
General Elective
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

 

  1. Aspects of measurement including types, levels of precision, and unit analysis
  2. Identification and classification of two and three dimensional geometrical shapes
  3. Computation of angle measure, area, and perimeter for two dimensional shapes
  4. Computation of surface area and volume for three dimensional figures
  5. Construction of two-dimensional shapes
  6. Application of similarity and congruence properties
  7. Trigonometric ratios/functions for right triangles and their applications
  8. Applying the Pythagorean theorem and distance formula
  9. Transformational geometry including tessellations
  10. Geometric Proofs