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MATH 22353 3 CR. (3 LEC.) Number Systems I (Mathematics for Elementary & Middle School Teachers I) Students are placed upon qualifying criteria. This course includes influences on and directions in mathematics education, learning theories, problem solving, number concepts, numeration, number theory, and whole-number operations. In addition, fraction and decimal concepts and computation are developed. Ratio, proportion and percent are also studied. Estimation and alternative algorithms are addressed, and mental math strategies are studied and modeled. MATH 22353 contains mathematics content, teaching techniques, mathematics manipulatives, and technology with emphasis on problem solving, reasoning, communication, connections, and representation. This course is designed for future elementary and middle school teachers. (Offered fall semester) MATH 23353 3 CR. (3 LEC.) Number Systems II (Mathematics for Elementary & Middle School Teachers I) Students are placed upon qualifying criteria. Concepts of geometry, data analysis, probability and statistics appropriate for P-8 grade levels will be developed. Topics in geometry will include appropriate geometric terminology, lines, angles, plane curves, polygons and other plane regions, polyhedra and other space figures, measurement concepts and skills, constructions (time- permitting), transformations, congruence, similarity and geometric reasoning. Topics in data analysis, probability and statistics will include collecting, organizing,