Three semester hours

This course should transfer to all four year colleges and degree programs.

If you are concerned about the transferability of this course you should contact the counseling center or the college / university to which you will transfer.

• Math 1314 College Algebra or
• Placement by Testing or
• Instructor / Departmental Approval

This is designed specifically for students who seek elementary and middle teacher certification. Topics include concepts of geometry, probability, and statistics, as well as applications of the algebraic properties of real numbers to concepts of measurement with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking.

Textbook / Materials

Mathematical Reasoning for Elementary Teachers, 5/E
Calvin T. Long, Duane W. DeTemple, Richard Millman

Publisher: Addison-Wesley
Copyright: 2009

ISBN: 0321460847

Explore the geometric attributes of physical objects in order to classify and to form definitions.

Analyze spatial characteristics such as direction, orientation, and perspective.

Connect geometric ideas to numbers and measurement.

Use geometric models to solve problems.

Explore and understand measurement and estimation.

Analyze data and statistics.

Use probability with simple and complex experiments.

Understand surface area and volume through discovery.