MAT 205 — Mathematical Reasoning for Elementary
Teachers II 3 3 0 This is the second course in a two-semester sequence. MAT 205 builds on the coursework in MAT 105 to deepen students’ mathematical reasoning and problem solving through the exploration of functions and logic, graphing, probability and statistics, concepts of measurement, and non- metric and informal geometry. MAT 205 is recommended for elementary education majors. In accordance with Illinois State Board of Education certification rules, all candidates seeking teacher certification are required by Spoon River College to obtain a grade of “C” or better in directed general education courses, all core courses, and all courses in the option. (IAI: M1 903 MAT 105/205 sequence) Prerequisite: MAT 105. Code Course Name Credit Lecture Lab