131 - Mathematics for Teaching: Geometry and Measurement

Prerequisites:

Math 130 (or exception from Math 130); may be taken concurrently with Math 130 by permission of the course coordinator.

Frequency:

Fall (I) and Spring (II)

Student Body:

Open only to students in Education or by permission of Education Academic Services.

Credits:

3

Recent Texts:

Elementary Geometry for Teachers (With Singapore Math grade school books) by Parker & Baldridge; Activities manuel for Mathematics for Elementary Teachers by Sybilla Beckmann

Course Coordinator:

Steffen Lempp

Background and Goals:

This the second to three math content courses for elementary and special education majors, focusing on geometry and measurement.

Alternatives:

n/a

Subsequent Courses:

Math 132 or Math 135

Course Content:

Mathematics for teaching focusing on geometry and measurement in K-8
Emphasis on understanding a variety of problem solving strategies and deductive reasoning.
Content will focus on geometric shapes rigid motions; length; area and volume and their measurement and the connection to numbers