MATH 1321 — Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I 4 Credit Hours
Students interested in a career working with children from birth to grade 8 would benefit from taking this course. It is the first course of a two-part sequence. Students will explore sets, logic and mathematical reasoning, problem solving, numeration systems, and elementary number theory. Other topics will include properties, algorithms, and computation with the sets of whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, and real numbers. Active participation in problem solving, conceptual understanding, and mathematical reasoning are integral foundations of this course. Students are expected to already have mastery level arithmetic skills and be proficient at arithmetic operations. This class is intended to teach pre-service teachers multiple strategies for presenting elementary mathematical content. An arithmetic skills assessment is a required mastery component and must be passed with a score of at least 80% for successful course completion. The arithmetic skills assessment is designed to measure a student's ability to perform arithmetic skills without the use of a calculation device or assistance. This course requires students to perform strategies, methods and/or skills where students perform calculations without the use of any assistance. Assistance includes but is not limited to charts, notes, formulas, and technology. (4 lecture hours)