Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Natural Sciences Division

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1 TO 6

Description: TOPICS IN CONTEMPORARY ALGEBRA FOR IN-SERVICE TEACHERS ***** Teaching beginning algebra with an emphasis on mathematical models and representations, variables and functions, and symbolic reasoning. Foundation concepts for secondary mathematics, algebraic thinking and symbolic reasoning, function concepts, relationship between equations and functions, tools for algebraic thinking, relationship between algebra and geometry, and underlying mathematical processes. Use of manipulatives and technology. Curriculum development and assessment strategies. These courses do not count toward graduate degrees in Natural Sciences.