MAT123: Mathematics for Elementary and Early Childhood School Teachers: Overview

This course is taught by Professor Kara Morton. The first in a sequence designed for prospective early childhood and elementary teachers. The course focuses on the PreK-8 vertical progression of content and skill development around number and operation. Mathematical topics include numeration systems, algorithms and estimation for the arithmetic operations, basic number theory, fractions and decimals, and patterns and sequences. Use of manipulatives and relevant technology may be integrated into the course.