MATH 6571 Number and Operations, Grades 6–8 (3 sem. cr.)
Teachers develop their own understanding of foundational mathematics concepts by focusing on numbers and operations, including number relations, integers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Process Standard of representation and the use of manipulatives in mathematics instruction are included.

 

MATH 6572 Geometry and Measurement, Grades 6–8 (3 sem. cr.)
Teachers develop their own understanding of geometry and measurement, focusing on such topics as classifying, defining, and comparing two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes; measuring angles and using ratio and proportion to solve problems involving scaling and similarity; and exploring area, perimeter, surface area, and volume. The NCTM Process Standards of problem solving and communication are included.

 

MATH 6573 Algebra, Grades 6–8 (3 sem. cr.)
Teachers develop their own understanding of algebra, focusing on topics such as patterns, relations, functions, coordinate pairs and graphing, and equations and inequalities. The NCTM Process Standard of making connections between mathematics concepts, real-world applications, and other disciplines is included.

 

MATH 6574 Data Analysis and Probability, Grades 6–8 (3 sem. cr.)
Teachers develop their own understanding of data analysis and probability, focusing on such topics as collecting, organizing, and displaying data; using appropriate statistical methods to analyze data; and understanding and applying basic concepts of probability. The NCTM Process Standard of reasoning and proof is included, along with integrating technology and ensuring equity in a standards-based mathematics classroom.

 

MATH 6681 Elementary Mathematics: Number and Operations (3 sem. cr.)
Teachers develop their own understanding of foundational mathematics concepts by focusing on numbers and operations, including the base-ten numeration system, fractions, equivalence, and computational fluency. The NCTM Process Standard of representation and the use of manipulatives in mathematics instruction are also included.

 

MATH 6682 Elementary Mathematics: Geometry and Measurement (3 sem. cr.)
Teachers develop their own understanding of geometry and measurement, including such topics as measuring using nonstandard and standard units; classifying, defining, and comparing two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes; applying transformations and using symmetry to analyze mathematical situations; and exploring area, perimeter, and surface area of basic geometric shapes and solids. The NCTM Process Standards of problem-solving and communication are also included.

 

MATH 6683 Elementary Mathematics: Algebra (3 sem. cr.)
Teachers develop their own understanding of algebra, including topics such as geometric and numeric patterns, functions, invented and conventional symbolic notations, and basic equations. The NCTM Process Standard of connections between mathematic concepts, real-world applications, and other disciplines is also included.

 

MATH 6684 Elementary Mathematics: Data Analysis and Probability (3 sem. cr.)
Teachers develop their own understanding of data analysis and probability, including such topics as collecting, organizing, and displaying data; using appropriate statistical methods to analyze data; and understanding and applying basic concepts of probability. The NCTM Process Standard of reasoning and proof is included, along with integrating technology and ensuring equity in a standards-based mathematics classroom.