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Aug 31, 2024
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2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]
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MAT 156 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I Description: Mathematical principles and processes specifically for elementary teachers. Includes problem solving, set theory, properties and operations with number systems. Note: Computer use required.
Prerequisites: MAT 141 , MAT 142 , MAT 152 or satisfactory score on mathematics skills assessment.
Credits: 3 Lecture: 3 Course Content:
- Problem solving strategies
- Set theory and set operations
- Properties and operations with whole numbers
- Properties and operations using other bases
- Properties and operations with integers
- Properties and operations with rational numbers
- Properties and operations with decimal numbers
- Number theory of primes, composites, and factors
- Percents, ratios and proportions
- Properties, operations and application of functions
Learning Outcomes:
- Use Polya's Four Step Model when problem-solving. (1)
- Use set notation and perform set operations using listed sets and Venn Diagrams. (2)
- Solve whole number operations and explain the algorithms used. (3)
- Solve problems in other number bases. (4)
- Solve integer number operations and explain the algorithms used. (5)
- Solve rational number operations and explain the algorithms used. (6)
- Solve decimal number operations and explain the algorithms used. (7)
- Categorize numbers as prime and composite and find GCD and LCM. (8)
- Solve problems using percents, ratios and proportions. (9)
- Solve algebraic equations and explain the process used. (10)
- Apply the definition and properties of functions and use function notation. (10)
- Express functions numerically, algebraically and graphically. (10)
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