Math for Elementary Teachers 2
Covers fundamental concepts of probability, statistics, measurement and geometry and the historical development of Mathematics. Develops understanding of mathematical concepts that form the foundation for topics included in the elementary mathematics curriculum and further develops creative problem-solving and mathematical communication skills. Prerequisite: MAT116.
Subject Code: MAT
Course Number: 117
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours 3
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Explain why it is important to use a truly random sample when gathering data about a population
2. Explain how to take a random sample from a population
3. Calculate the measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode)
4. Calculate the measures of dispersion (range, quartiles, variance, standard deviation)
5. Create visual representations of data (charts, graphs, etc.)
6. Use the appropriate “principle of counting” to compute the theoretical probability of an event
7. Draw and label accurate examples of a variety of geometric figures
8. Draw images resulting from transformations (translation, reflection, rotation, glide translation, dilation)
9. Solve problems with ratios and rates using proportions
10. Analyze the connection between selected learning activities and the NCTM Standards for School Mathematics.
Effective Term: Fall 2020
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