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EDU 6379 - Numerical Reasoning: Numbers and Operations


Credits: 3

Covers number systems and their properties: integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, and complex numbers; real number line; numerical base systems; significant historical developments; decimal representation; axiomatic systems and introductory group theory; set theory; cardinality; recurrence relations; prime numbers; the fundamental theorem of arithmetic; greatest common divisors; least common multiple; division algorithm; Euclidean algorithm; introductory number theory; modular arithmetic; and problem-solving. Topics include advanced mathematical content that informs elementary, middle, and secondary teaching. Discusses practical models for effectively teaching numerical reasoning, number systems, and operations for EC-12 mathematics. Also, components for developing effective mentoring relationships.



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