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MATHEMATICS 141

In this course we develop an adult-level perspective and insight into the nature of mathematics taught in elementary school.  In 141 we focus on geometry, with probability and statistics.  Our two themes for this course are the nature of mathematics and the practice of problem solving (the act of doing mathematics).  Students often work together to develop and deepen their understanding of the mathematical concepts.  Frequently this involves the use of manipulatives to incorporate a tangible explanation for the methods studied.  This course is the next step toward a career of explaining concepts (here mathematics) that you have taken for granted before. 

I will assume that university students do not need to be taught elementary school mathematics.  We will not be reviewing, but rather justifying that material.  For a reference on the content of elementary school mathematics, here are the New York State Standards for Mathematics.


INTERDEPARTMENTAL 301

Topics in Secondary Mathematics
TR 12:30 - 1:45p:  South 328

This course, which is intended for the mathematics major who is enrolled in the secondary education program, provides a bridge and establishes connections between the college level mathematics required of the mathematics major and the mathematics of the secondary school curriculum.


MATHEMATICS 390

History of Mathematics
MF 3:30 - 4:45p:  Welles 121
Prerequisite:  MATH 222

The first main goal of this course is to connect the mathematics you have learned (and some you haven't) with the history you have learned (and some you haven't).  The second main goal is to connect the mathematics you have learned together.