2023-2024 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]
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MAT 157 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II Description: Mathematical principles and processes specifically for elementary teachers. Includes geometry, measurement, statistics, and probability. Note: Computer use required.
Prerequisites: MAT 141 , MAT 142 , MAT 152 or satisfactory score on mathematics skills assessment.
Credits: 3 Lecture: 3 Course Content:
- Probability
- Counting techniques including combinations and permutations
- Topics in Statistics including graphs and measures of central tendency and variability
- Geometric shapes and definitions
- Symmetry
- Similarity
- Euclidean construction
- Measurement using the U.S. system and the metric system
- Perimeter, area, surface area and volume of geometric figures
Learning Outcomes:
- Compute empirical and theoretical probabilities of simple events. (1)
- Apply the fundamental counting principle, combinations and permutations to applications involving counting. (2)
- Convert data from table format to graphical format. (3)
- Analyze graphical and numerical summaries of data, including measures of central tendency and dispersion. (3)
- Describe the properties of geometric shapes. (4)
- Describe the symmetry of geometric shapes. (5)
- Use similarity to solve problems. (6)
- Perform Euclidean constructions. (7)
- Use dimensional analysis to make conversions within and between metric and U.S. measurement systems. (8)
- Find perimeter, area, surface area, and volumes of geometric objects. (9)
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