EDUC180N - Mathematical Concepts and Understanding for Elementary Students

3 Credit(s)

Non Liberal Arts
This course is an exploration of rational numbers in elementary mathematics using investigation, exploration of real-life contexts, and solving of non-standard problems. Candidates will develop the mathematical concepts underlying numbers in base ten, properties of operations, patterns, fractions, and decimals. They will approach mathematical procedures using a variety of research-based and flexible methods. Throughout the course students will learn effective mathematical practices such as persevering in problem solving, using mathematical reasoning, justifying solutions and processes, using modeling and representation, using appropriate tools to find solutions, being precise in use of language, communicating mathematics, applying mathematics to real life, and finding and using patterns.