Covers the mathematics elementary teachers are responsible for teaching at K-8 levels, including polyhedra, polygons, symmetry, tessellations, size changes, curves, curved surfaces, transformations, length, angles, area and surface area, volume, measure formulas, simulating probablistic situations; sampling; and organizing and interpreting data with one and two variables.
Prerequisites
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- A basic understanding of two-dimensional geometric shapes
- Knowledge of angles and quadrilaterals
- The ability to calculate size throughout two-dimensional geometry
- Knowledge of geometric patterns and transformations
- Comprehensive understanding of polyhedra and polygons
- Concepts and theories related to measurement
- Knowledge of three-dimensional geometry – volume and surface area
- The ability to use coordinate geometry in relation to algebra
- The relationship between algebra and geometry
- Knowledge of probability and simulated trials
- The ability to sample, organize, analyze and interpret data
IO2 Quantitative Reasoning: Students will be able to reason mathematically
IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills: Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, ethics, appropriate safety awareness and/or workplace specific skills
- Basic Two-Dimensional Geometry
- Angles and Shapes
- Perimeter and Area
- Rotations and Reflections, Translations and Tessellations
- Three-Dimensional Geometry and Polygons
- Polyhedra and Special Polygons
- Surface Area and Volume
- Measurement in Two and Three Dimensions
- Coordinate Geometry
- Linear Graphing on a Geometric Plane
- Probability
- Statistics
At least 70% of the grade will be based on quantifiable work such as exams, homework, research project and quizzes. Up to 30% of the grade may be based, attendance, projects, journal work, etc. at the instructor’s discretion. Grading procedures must be clearly stated in the class syllabus.