MAT 4950 - Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools I (4)

Deep analysis of middle school mathematics curriculum from an advanced viewpoint, focused on the real number system. Creation of robust connections among the different topics, emphasizing their structure. Emphasizes both algebraic and geometric reasoning. Discussion of the role of precise language and notation in the development of mathematical thinking. This course has a field work component.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 3300 & MAT 3250, MAT 3300 & MAT 3140, MAT 3300 & MAT 4170, MAT 3250 & MAT 3140, MAT 3250 & MAT 4170, MAT 3140 & MAT 4170, MAT 330 & MAT 3250, MAT 330 & MAT 3140, MAT 325 & MAT 3140, MAT 325 & MAT 4170, MAT 314 & MAT 4170, MAT 3300 & MAT 325, MAT 3300 & MAT 314, MAT 3300 & MAT 417, MAT 3250 & MAT 314, MAT 3250 & MAT 417, MAT 3140 & MAT 417, MAT 330 & MAT 325, MAT 330 & MAT 314, MAT 330 & MAT 417, MAT 325 & MAT 314, MAT 325 & MAT 417, or MAT 314 & MAT 417.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once