Maricopa Community Colleges  MAT157   20026-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/26/02
MAT157 20026-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
Focuses on measurement, geometry, probability and data analysis. Appropriate technologies, problem solving, reasoning, and proof are integrated throughout the course. Prerequisite: MAT156 or equivalent.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MAT157   20026-99999 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
1. Identify and analyze measurable attributes of objects and the units, systems, and processes of measurement. (I)
2. Use appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements. (I)
3. Distinguish between standard and nonstandard units and among one, two, and three-dimensional applications. (I)
4. Describe, model, draw, and classify one, two, and three- dimensional shapes. (II)
5. Explore a variety of geometric concepts and relationships using appropriate technologies and concrete models. (II)
6. Investigate symmetry, reflections, translations, and rotations. (II)
7. Interpret probability in real-world situations. (III)
8. Conduct probability experiments using technologies and concrete models. (III)
9. Distinguish between experimental and theoretical probabilities. (III)
10. Collect, organize, analyze, and display data using multiple representations. (IV)
11. Identify patterns and trends found in data using technologies and concrete models. (IV)
12. Use appropriate statistical measures. (IV)
13. Use significant electronic technologies throughout the course. This must include interactive geometry software, electronic spreadsheet and word processing software, Internet access and graphing calculators. (I, II, III, IV)
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MAT157   20026-99999 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
    I. Measurement
        A. Defined as comparison and estimation
        B. Standard
        C. Nonstandard
      II. Geometry
          A. Euclidean geometry
          B. Transformational geometry
          C. Interactive geometry software
        III. Probability
            A. Theory
            B. Experiments
            C. Applications
          IV. Data Analysis
              A. Statistical Measures
              B. Technology
              C. Multiple representations
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