MATH& 132 - Mathematics for Elementary Education 2

Credits: 5
Covers the mathematics elementary teachers are responsible for teaching at K-8 levels, including polyhedra, polygons, symmetry, tessellations, size changes, curves and curved surfaces, transformations, length, angles, area and surface area, volume, measure formulas; quantifying uncertainty, simulating probabilistic situations, sampling, and organizing and interpreting data with one and two variables. Previously MATH& 172.

Enrollment Requirement: MATH& 131 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or appropriate math placement. Courses may be taken out of sequence with instructor permission.

Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
Course Fee: $5.00

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Describe and use multiple problem-solving strategies to solve a variety of problems.
Define and compute length, area, surface area, and volume for regular and irregular 2-D and 3-D objects.
Compare and discuss advantages and disadvantages of both standard and non-standard units.
Identify sources of mathematics standards and summarize major strands of the NCTM Standards or Washington State standards.
Use the concepts of congruency and similarity to prove or justify geometric claims.
Analyze data from censuses, surveys, and comparative experiments.
Graph data using box plots and histograms.
Calculate and analyze descriptive statistics including mean, median, standard deviation, and quartiles.
Describe sample spaces and calculate the probability of events in a random experiment.
Implement differentiated instruction methods, such as scaffolded learning, visual supports, and hands-on manipulatives, to address a wide range of learning abilities.
Identify and integrate connections between mathematics and other disciplines, such as science, history, art, and economics.
Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional strategies and adapt those to the diverse needs of students.
Examine how educators in different cultural contexts have historically approached mathematics teaching and how these practices can inform modern inclusive pedagogy.
Integrate technology such as dynamic geometry software, virtual manipulatives, and educational apps to engage visual and auditory learners.

Program Outcomes

Recognize which quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods are appropriate for solving a given problem.
Correctly implement the quantitative or symbolic reasoning methods that are appropriate for solving a given problem.
Translate data into various formats such as symbolic language, equations, graphs, and formulas.

College-wide Outcomes

Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.