MATH 312 - Elementary and Middle Grades Mathematics for Social Analysis

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: MATH 121 or MATH 125 or MATH 235 or a passing grade on a placement test approved by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, or permission of instructor.
This course will prepare future elementary and middle school teachers to critically analyze and explore the world using mathematics. Students will conduct real-world investigations and critiques using elementary and middle school mathematics. This course examines the interplay among mathematical topics and integrates mathematics across the curriculum. Students are introduced to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics [NCTM] Standards and to the Virginia Standards of Learning. Mathematical content include topics in algebra, data analysis, and probability.

Note(s): Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning designated course.