MATH 1105 Data, Probability, and Algebra for Elementary School Teachers

This course is a continuation of MATH 1100 and is for prospective elementary school teachers. The primary emphasis is asking and answering critical questions about our world through the use of algebra, probability, and statistics to prepare the student to be competent in teaching these major concepts. Explorations focus on representing, analyzing, generalizing, formalizing, and communicating patterns and the chances of future events. Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 1100. (3 lect.)

Credits

3 credits

Major Topics

• Algebra
• Probability
• Statistics
• Math pedagogy

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Investigate algebra through pattern analysis, relations, proportions, mathematical models, and functions from an elementary education perspective.

2. Investigate statistics through data collection, organization, preliminary statistical analysis, graphical representations, and technological resources from an elementary education perspective.

3. Investigate topics in probability, likelihood, randomness, and variability from an elementary education perspective.

4. Discuss published articles that pertain to mathematics pedagogy.