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Course Syllabus

MATH 2010 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I

  • Division: Natural Science and Math
  • Department: Mathematics
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 3; Lecture: 3; Lab: 0
  • Prerequisites: MATH 1050 with a C or better or MATH 2000 with a C or better
  • Semesters Offered: Fall
  • Semester Approved: Spring 2026
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2030
  • End Semester: Fall 2031
  • Optimum Class Size: 24
  • Maximum Class Size: 32

Course Description

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I is part of a series of courses designed to improve the mathematical understanding of prospective elementary teachers. Concepts covered include problem-solving, sets, functions, numeration systems, number theory, rational numbers (fractions), decimals, percents, and integers. The course will combine a thorough treatment of mathematical concepts with pedagogical philosophy to help prospective teachers learn to teach mathematics with understanding and insight.

Justification

All elementary education programs require mathematical competency of students prior to student teaching. The series of Math for Elementary Education Courses helps students arrive at that competency. This or a similar Math for Elementary Education series is required at most four-year public institutions in Utah.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of techniques of problem solving using a variety of methods and will solve many types of problems.
  2. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of principles, properties, and algorithms for whole numbers and how to use them correctly.
  3. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of properties of elementary number theory and how to use them correctly.
  4. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of principles, properties, and algorithms for fractions / rational numbers and how to use them correctly.
  5. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of principles, properties, and algorithms for decimals and percents and how to use them correctly.
  6. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of principles, properties, and algorithms for integers and how to use them correctly.

Course Content

This course my contain the following topics:•Problem solving using a variety of methods •Understanding sets as a basis for numeration •Whole numbers •Properties and operations o Computation, both written and mental •Number Theory •Fractions / Rational Numbers o Understanding the concept of a fraction o Properties and arithmetic operations •Decimals and percents •Integers and their properties •The use of technology including manipulatives, physical and/or virtual, is emphasized.