MA 210 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 1

Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 4

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

College Level Prerequisites: None

Description: MA 210 is designed to provide preservice teachers with a conceptual framework for elementary mathematics. This is accomplished through the use of appropriate manipulatives in a laboratory setting. Topics include problem solving, fundamental concepts and structures of number systems, study of sets, systems of whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, decimals, number theory and real number systems. This course is designed for those students intending to obtain elementary teaching certification. Please check the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list to see if this course fulfills the Mathematics and Natural Science requirement). Strongly recommended: Grade of C or better in MA 107 or an Intermediate Algebra course, or three years of college preparatory mathematics in high school including Algebra 2.

Department Consent: No Consent

General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science & Mathematics