MATH 130 - Math for Early Childhood Educators

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: This mathematics course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of essential mathematical concepts and skills that are crucial for their development as mathematically literate individuals. Through a combination of hands-on activities, problem-solving exercises, and engaging discussions, students will explore various mathematical topics, gain proficiency in mathematical operations, and develop a deep appreciation for the beauty of mathematics.

Prerequisite: Admission to BASECE program.
Distribution Requirements:

Quantitative

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Use the properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division to recognize factors and multiples.
Use order of operations to solve multiplication and division problems effectively.
Analyze patterns and relationships with numbers.
Write numerical expressions that model the place value system.
Apply the place value system to multi-digit whole numbers.
Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with multi-digit numbers, up to two decimal places.
Order fractions on a number line.
Use equivalent fractions for adding and subtracting fractions.
Apply the operations of multiplication and division to fractions.
Analyze sets of data to draw meaningful conclusions.
Derive the concepts of perimeter and area of basic geometric shapes.
Explain and derive the formulas for volume of basic geometric solids.
Explain and derive the formulas for volume of basic geometric solids.
Convert measurement units within a given measurement system.
Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
Classify two-dimensional figures in the coordinate plane based on their properties.

Course Contents

Instructional Units: 5