MATH 106 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 2

Credits: 4
Lecture Contact Hours: 4
Description: This is the second of a two-course sequence designed for students who plan to enter elementary school teaching. The course examines elementary school math topics and mathematics curriculum from an advanced standpoint with an emphasis on conceptual understanding and problem-solving. The course covers geometry, measurement, statistics, and probability.

Prerequisites: MATH 105 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Liberal Arts | Mathematics
This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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Course Competencies

Solve problems in two- and three-dimensional geometry using multiple strategies, including technological approaches.
Explain concepts about two- and three-dimensional geometry.
Solve problems involving measurement and the metric system.
Explain concepts of measurement and the metric system.
Solve problems involving length and area.
Solve problems involving surface area and volume.
Construct graphs to organize and display data by hand and using technological tools.
Analyze data using simple statistical methods and technological tools.
Interpret data and statistical information graphically.
Apply principles of elementary probability and inference applicable to game and real-world situations.
Explain methods of probability and inference applicable to game and real-world situations.
Solve problems involving expected value, odds and conditional probability.