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Mathematics for Elementary Teachers MAT 201

Formerly Mathematics for Teachers MAT 201 (MAT 201); also Mathematics for Teachers
Course Category: 
Education - Faith Builders Training Institute
Length: 

Version 1: 45 hours (5 to 15 weeks). Version 2 and 3: 45 hours (5 to 12 weeks).

Location: 
Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28527 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Dates: 

Version 1: June 2002 - April 2007. Version 2: May 2007 - July 2008. Version 3: October 2015 - Present. 

Instructional delivery format: 
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes: 

Version 1: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: understand and solve the mathematical problems encountered in elementary math programs while using the vocabulary of mathematics; explain mathematical concepts and skills to elementary age children; describe a Christian philosophy of mathematics; describe the ingredients of successful math classrooms; implement a variety of ideas for effective math teaching; and discuss the major issues surrounding math teaching. Version 2 and 3: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: understand and solve mathematical problems encountered in an elementary mathematics curriculum; explain mathematical concepts and skills to elementary age children; Incorporate a Christian philosophy into teaching mathematics; describe the characteristics of a successful mathematics classroom environment; demonstrate effective math teaching; discuss the major issues surrounding math teaching; and demonstrate a mastery of elementary mathematical concepts.

Instruction: 

Version 1: Major topics covered in the course are methods/principles of teaching elementary math; philosophy of math and math teaching; teaching from a Christian framework: integration; fundamental concepts of mathematics; operations of arithmetic; number theory; proportion; probability; geometry; and measurement. Methods of instruction include lecture and problem solving. Evaluation criteria include exams and projects. Version 2 and 3: Major topics covered in the course are: Methods / Principles of Teaching Elementary Math; philosophy of Math and Math Teaching; teaching from a Christian framework; issues in Mathematics and Mathematics Teaching; foundations of Mathematics; fundamental concepts; operations of Arithmetic; Number Theory; proportion; percents; probability; and Geometry. Methods of instruction include lecture and demonstrations. Evaluation criteria include exams, a class presentation and projects.

Credit recommendation: 

Version 1: In the lower division/baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers or Methods of Teaching Math (12/03). Version 2 and 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers (04/07) (11/10) (10/15 revalidation) (10/20 revalidation).

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