MAT 156 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I

1. Problem solving strategies
2. Set theory and set operations
3. Properties and operations with whole numbers
4. Properties and operations using other bases
5. Properties and operations with integers
6. Properties and operations with rational numbers
7. Properties and operations with decimal numbers
8. Number theory of primes, composites, and factors
9. Percents, ratios and proportions
10. Properties, operations and application of functions

1. Use Polya's Four Step Model when problem-solving.  (1)
2. Use set notation and perform set operations using listed sets and Venn Diagrams.  (2)
3. Solve whole number operations and explain the algorithms used.  (3)
4. Solve problems in other number bases.  (4)
5. Solve integer number operations and explain the algorithms used.  (5)
6. Solve rational number operations and explain the algorithms used.  (6)
7. Solve decimal number operations and explain the algorithms used.  (7)
8. Categorize numbers as prime and composite and find GCD and LCM.  (8)
9. Solve problems using percents, ratios and proportions.  (9)
10. Solve algebraic equations and explain the process used. (10)
11. Apply the definition and properties of functions and use function notation. (10)
12. Express functions numerically, algebraically and graphically. (10)