MTH 1412 - Foundations of Mathematics II

Credits: 4

This course is designed for prospective elementary teachers and has two overarching themes: (1) to investigate why mathematical operations and procedures work as they do in geometry and probability and, in the process, to develop proficiency and an appreciation of the value of mathematics, and (2) to develop an ability to explain one’s reasoning clearly in written and spoken language. Individual and group problem-solving activities, pattern exploration, and model construction will provide students with a variety of opportunities to build their own deep understanding of foundational mathematical concepts and procedures. The topics to be covered are algebraic modeling; plane, solid, and spherical geometry; measurement; and probability and statistics. This course is only open to students from the Winston School of Education and Social Policy.
Prerequisite(s): MTE 1410 and MTE 1411 .
Fulfills: Q, STEM, and X in LS Core.
When Offered: Spring semester