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Mathematics (MATH)
202 Fenton, 541-346-4705
College of Arts & Sciences
Course Data
  MATH 212   Fund Element Math II >4 4.00 cr.
Structure of the number system, logical thinking, topics in geometry, simple functions, and basic statistics and probability. Calculators, concrete materials, and problem solving are used when appropriate. Covers the mathematics needed to teach grades K–8. Sequence.
Grading Options: Optional; see degree guide or catalog for degree requirements
Instructor: Bevans TE-mail Office:   333B Tykeson Hall
Phone:   (541) 346-4790
See CRN for CommentsPrereqs/Comments: Prereq: MATH 211, C- or better.
Course Materials
 
  CRN Avail Max Time Day Location Instructor Notes
  33394 24 36 0930-1030 mtwf 00 REMOTE Bevans T !de
Academic Deadlines
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March 28:   Process a complete drop (100% refund, no W recorded)
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April 4:   Process a complete withdrawal (90% refund, W recorded)
April 4:   Withdraw from this course (100% refund, W recorded)
April 5:   Add this course
April 5:   Last day to change to or from audit
April 11:   Process a complete withdrawal (75% refund, W recorded)
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April 18:   Process a complete withdrawal (50% refund, W recorded)
April 18:   Withdraw from this course (50% refund, W recorded)
April 25:   Process a complete withdrawal (25% refund, W recorded)
April 25:   Withdraw from this course (25% refund, W recorded)
May 16:   Withdraw from this course (0% refund, W recorded)
May 16:   Change grading option for this course
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Expanded Course Description
This is a sequence of courses especially designed for prospective elementary and middle school teachers. Mathematical reasoning proof and full understanding of the concepts is emphasized.

Text: "A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers", Billstein, Libeskind and Lott

Very basic number theory: divisibility in base ten with proofs. Primes and composite numbers. A test for primeness and Euclid's proof of the infinitude of primes. Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) and Least Common Multiple (LCM) their use, properties and the Euclidean Algorithm. Product of LCM and GCD. Clock and Modular arithmetic.

The set of rational numbers. Operations on rational numbers as fractions and their justifications. Proportional reasoning. Word problems. Operations on decimals. Non-terminating decimals. Percent and compound interest. Real numbers. Probability. Multistage experiments. Odds and conditional probability. Permutations and combinations. Introduction to Statistics. Variance and standard deviation.

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