Math for Elmentary Teachers II - Math 2020 - 001

Course Description:

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II is the second of a two-course series designed to improve the mathematical understanding of prospective elementary teachers. Concepts covered include basic statistics, probability, properties of geometric shapes, measurement using English and Metric systems, geometry using triangle congruece (including constructions), geometry using coordinates, and geometry using transformations. The course will combine a thorough treatment of mathematical concepts with pedagogical philosophy to help prospective teachers learn to teach mathematics with understanding and insight.

 

Syllabus Schedule Homework Grades Constructions Triangles & Quadrilaterals	Text Book A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elemntary School Teachers 8th edition by: Rick Billstein, Shlomo Libeskind & Johnny W. Lott ISBN: 0-321-15680-3
Geometer's Sketchpad Assignments Common Commands & Shortcuts Introducing Points, etc. Introducing Angles Duplicating a Line Segment Duplicating an Angle Angles Formed by Intersecting Lines Properties of Parallel Lines Constructing a Perpendicular Bisector Distance from a Point to a Line Angle Bisectors