EDUC 180 Principles of Mathematics for Teachers I
Designed to provide education students with a deeper understanding of the mathematics they will teach in programs utilizing college and career readiness standards. Basic mathematical concepts, principles, and procedures necessary to teach elementary mathematics, common mathematical misconceptions, what makes those misconceptions incorrect, and how to explain to students why specific misconceptions are wrong. Examination of standard and non-standard methods of calculation by drawing on key concepts and principles to see how these concepts and principles underlie calculation methods and to see how valid logical reasoning determines the correctness of those methods.