MATH 2150 - Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers I

(3) Credit Hours

First course in a two-semester sequence designed for students majoring in elementary, middle school, and special education to develop a thorough understanding of the mathematics taught in the schools. Includes topics such as arithmetic properties and operations for the whole numbers, integers, rational and irrational number systems, elementary number theory including prime and composite numbers, factors and divisibility criteria, the fundamental theorem of arithmetic, greatest common divisors and least common multiples, in addition to place values, percents, decimals, and other numeration systems.Fall and spring semesters. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: A score of 19 or higher on the ACT Math or successful completion of Step Ahead Math program or completion of a developmental math course (transfer) with a grade of C or higher or department head approval.