ME 252 - Number Systems
Requirement Fulfillment: Fulfills a requirement for Middle and High School Certification in Teaching Mathematics.
Fulfills a requirement for the Minor in Mathematics Education.
Fulfills a course requirement in the General Education Area Systems Thinking.
Delivery: Lecture
The course explores and develops multiple connections within school mathematics by focusing on number systems (both in base and numeral system); fundamental topics of number theory; proportional reasoning; and vector and matrix operations.
The course will also provide a historical perspective for the development of number, number systems and quantity by weaving in the history of numeration systems. Emphasis will be placed on mathematical practices, concepts, processes, and contributions of significant figures and diverse cultures.
Fulfills a Rhode Island Department of Education requirement for Middle and High School Certification in Teaching Mathematics
3 credits
Fall and Spring
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