MATH 222 - Geometry, Probability, Statistics, and Methods for Elementary School Teachers

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FA, SP. This course is a continuation of MATH 221. Both content and methodology relevant to teaching geometry, probability, and statistics in elementary school are considered. Topics covered include basic geometric concepts in two and three dimensions, transformational geometry, measurement, probability, and descriptive and inferential statistics. Pedagogical issues addressed include the place of geometry, probability, and statistics in the elementary school curriculum, use of computers in mathematics, and the development of geometric and probabilistic thinking. Prerequisite(s): MATH 221 or permission of the instructor.