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Mathematics 122

MATH 122
Math Content for Teachers II (GE)

1. Catalog Entry

MATH 122
Math Content for Teachers II (GE)

Credit hours (3)

A mathematics course for students interested in teaching careers in elementary, middle, or special education. The course focuses on geometry, measurement, algebra, and statistics. Emphasis on developing deep, flexible understandings of mathematical content, as needed for teaching. The content of this course adheres to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards and the Virginia Standards of Learning where they can appropriately be applied.

Note(s): General Education and Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning designated course. Will not satisfy requirements for a major in mathematics. Students cannot receive credit for both MATH 112 and MATH 122.

2. Detailed Description of Course

The following topics will be covered in Math 122:
   1) Lines and angles
   2) Polygons
   3) Constructions
   4) Solids
   5) Symmetry
   6) Transformations
   7) Congruence and similarity
   8) Area and volume
   9) Measurement
   10)Geometrical and numerical magnitudes
   11)Relative position, ordinality
   12)Conversions within standard and metric systems
   13)Problem Solving and applications in geometric topics
   14)Mathematical Reasoning
   15)Mathematical communication with peers
   16)Evaluating mathematical thinking
   17)Using the language of mathematics
   18)Making connections among math topics
   19)Use of technology where appropriate

3. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

This course will be conducted as an exemplar of the teaching methods we wish the students to acquire. These may include, but are not limited to, group learning activities, discovery-based learning activities, mathematical modeling activities with the use of physical and/or virtua l manipulatives, and opportunities to discuss mathematical concepts in large and small group settings.

4. Goals and Objectives of the Course

This course implements the Virginia standards and the NCTM standards for mathematics education. The primary goal is to prepare students for effective classroom teaching in the elementary and middle school grades.
   1) Students will acquire a deep and multi faceted understanding of the mathematical topics presented, and
   2) Students will be able to communicate the mathematical ideas involved clearly.
   3) Students will examine and implement problem solving techniques appropriate to the primary grades

Per Goal 5 of Radford University, students will be able to use the tools of mathematics and quantitative reasoning to conceptualize and solve problems. Students will able to:
   1) Interpret relationships among numeric, symbolic, and graphical information as applied to the real world
   2) Solve problems using numeric, symbolic, and graphical information

5. Assessment Measures

Assessments may include individual or group projects and/or presentations, writing assignments, self or peer assessments, class participation, homework assignments, quizzes, and/or tests.

6. Other Course Information

None

Review and Approval

July 2010

September 2, 2014

June 20, 2015

March 01, 2021