The first of a two-course sequence that examines topics in the elementary school mathematics curriculum from an advanced standpoint, with an emphasis on concepts and problem solving. Topics include number theory, real number systems and their properties, algebra concepts and functions. Required of all students in elementary and later elementary curricula. Open only to prospective elementary teachers.
Credits: 3 hrs Prerequisite: placement or at least C in either MATH098 or MATH098B, or MATH105, MATH112 or MATH120