MATH 5540 - Algebra for the Elementary/Middle School Teacher

This course is devoted to the learning of algebra in elementary and middle grades. Concepts and skills are developed and reinforced using a variety of approaches and materials. Computing technologies are used throughout the course to develop concepts; to explore the connections among numeric, graphic, and symbolic representations of mathematical ideas; and to model and solve problems involving quantitative variables.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 1500, 1510, 2650, and 3520 with grades of “B” or better or instructor approval.

Credits: 4 hours

Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students. Undergraduates with Junior or Senior standing and 12 or more credit hours of work in mathematics and statistics may enroll in 5000-level courses with prior approval of the department chairperson.