MATH 406 - Algebra for Teachers

Description:
This course focuses on conceptual and procedural development of algebra including logic, algebraic reasoning, equations, inequalities, patterns, sequences, functions, modeling, and polynomial algebra. Concepts are taught from a problem solving perspective using appropriate technology. Course will be offered every year (Fall).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: MATH 130 and MATH 154.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Reason using the language and structure of algebra to investigate, represent and solve problems including using algebraic expression, equations, inequalities and systems of equations and inequalities.
Examine and reason about functional relationships between various representations including graphs, tables, expressions, concrete models and context.
Analyze, extend and generalize sequences, including arithmetic and geometric sequences, both geometrically and algebraically. They will write both explicit and recursive definitions for generating a sequence.
Use and explain the patterns of change in proportional, linear, inversely proportional, quadratic and exponential functions and the types of real-world relationships these functions can model.
Use appropriate technology to investigate and represent concepts, methods and application of mathematical concepts.
Use principles of mathematical thinking and problem solving to explore, solve, generalize and prove mathematical problems.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/04/17

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