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MATH 1190: Mathematics for Teachers
Effective date
September 2017
Department
UT Math
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This is a first year course which explores the basic mathematical concepts with the aim of reviewing math curriculum that future BC elementary and middle school teachers require. Students are introduced to the concepts of sets, real numbers, arithmetic operations, geometry of simple objects, elementary probability, and elementary statistical measures and displays.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Precalculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11 or MATH 0861 and MATH 0871 both with 'C -' or Basic Algebra Assessment test with a 55% or equivalent.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Solve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems of integers using the real number line, tree diagrams and arrays.
- Apply the properties of the real numbers (e.g. commutative law, associative law, etc.).
- Evaluate expressions involving integer exponents.
- Use Venn diagrams to solve elementary probability problems.
- Perform operations using fractions, decimals and percentage and find greatest common factors and least common multiples.
- Convert between percents, fractions, decimals and units of measurement.
- Solve simple length, area and volume problems using simple geometric shapes and angles.
- Solve problems that require applying the concepts of symmetry, reflection and translation.
- Solve problems related to the geometry of triangles.
- Describe measures of central tendency and interpret statistical graphs.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 60
Total Hours: 60
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
The course uses a combination of lectures, presentations, group work and guest speakers.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
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Assignments |
20 |
|
|
Participation |
10 |
|
|
Midterm Exam |
20 |
|
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Project |
25 |
A selection of two to three learning outcomes will be evaluated in the project. |
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Final Exam |
25 |
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Course topics
- Whole Number Operations Properties of Operations on Sets Integers and Operations Divisibility, Primes, Composites and Factorization Rational Numbers, Operations and Conversions Decimals and Percent Integer Exponents Points, Lines and Planes 2-D and 3-D shapes, Areas and Volumes Motion Geometry Elementary Probability and Statistics
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.